FAQs for Tennessee Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Tennessee unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Tennessee which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Tennessee?
The probate process in Tennessee can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Tennessee?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Tennessee?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Tennessee’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Anderson County, TN
- Bedford County, TN
- Benton County, TN
- Bledsoe County, TN
- Blount County, TN
- Bradley County, TN
- Campbell County, TN
- Cannon County, TN
- Carroll County, TN
- Carter County, TN
- Cheatham County, TN
- Chester County, TN
- Claiborne County, TN
- Clay County, TN
- Cocke County, TN
- Coffee County, TN
- Crockett County, TN
- Cumberland County, TN
- Davidson County, TN
- De Kalb County, TN
- Decatur County, TN
- Dickson County, TN
- Dyer County, TN
- Fayette County, TN
- Fentress County, TN
- Franklin County, TN
- Gibson County, TN
- Giles County, TN
- Grainger County, TN
- Greene County, TN
- Grundy County, TN
- Hamblen County, TN
- Hamilton County, TN
- Hancock County, TN
- Hardeman County, TN
- Hardin County, TN
- Hawkins County, TN
- Haywood County, TN
- Henderson County, TN
- Henry County, TN
- Hickman County, TN
- Houston County, TN
- Humphreys County, TN
- Jackson County, TN
- Jefferson County, TN
- Johnson County, TN
- Knox County, TN
- Lake County, TN
- Lauderdale County, TN
- Lawrence County, TN
- Lewis County, TN
- Lincoln County, TN
- Loudon County, TN
- Macon County, TN
- Madison County, TN
- Marion County, TN
- Marshall County, TN
- Maury County, TN
- McMinn County, TN
- McNairy County, TN
- Meigs County, TN
- Monroe County, TN
- Montgomery County, TN
- Moore County, TN
- Morgan County, TN
- Obion County, TN
- Overton County, TN
- Perry County, TN
- Pickett County, TN
- Polk County, TN
- Putnam County, TN
- Rhea County, TN
- Roane County, TN
- Robertson County, TN
- Rutherford County, TN
- Scott County, TN
- Sequatchie County, TN
- Sevier County, TN
- Shelby County, TN
- Smith County, TN
- Stewart County, TN
- Sullivan County, TN
- Sumner County, TN
- Tipton County, TN
- Trousdale County, TN
- Unicoi County, TN
- Union County, TN
- Van Buren County, TN
- Warren County, TN
- Washington County, TN
- Wayne County, TN
- Weakley County, TN
- White County, TN
- Williamson County, TN
- Wilson County, TN
5. Does Tennessee have an estate tax?
No, Tennessee does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Tennessee have an inheritance tax?
No, Tennessee does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
