HB 906 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Probate Law - As introduced, requires the personal representative to notify beneficiaries or intestate heirs of their right to file exceptions to claims of creditors filed against an estate; makes various other changes regarding wills and claims of creditors against an estate. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32.

This bill amends Tennessee's probate laws to require personal representatives to notify beneficiaries and heirs of their right to challenge creditor claims against an estate. It clarifies that beneficiaries and creditors are responsible for identifying other claimants and filing exceptions within specified timeframes, with copies sent to the estate's representative and attorney. The legislation also updates definitions for different types of wills, including holographic and nuncupative wills, and outlines specific procedures for admitting these wills to probate. These changes aim to streamline the probate process and clarify the responsibilities of estate administrators and interested parties when managing claims against estates.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee for 2/25/2025
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Children and Family Affairs Subcommittee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Johnny Garrett
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