Tennessee Small Estate Affidavit
Tennessee Small Estate Affidavit
I, [YOUR NAME], am submitting this Tennessee Small Estate Affidavit on behalf of the beneficiaries of the estate of [DECEDENT'S NAME], who passed away on [DECEDENT'S DEATH DATE]. The total value of the estate of the deceased does not exceed the statutory limit for small estates in the state of Tennessee, as stipulated in Tennessee Code Annotated § 30-4-102.
I hereby affirm, under penalty of perjury, the following:
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The deceased person, [DECEDENT'S NAME], resided at [DECEDENT'S ADDRESS] at the time of their death.
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The total value of the assets of the deceased person's estate, including real property, personal property, and financial accounts, does not exceed the statutory limit for small estates in Tennessee.
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There is no pending petition for the appointment of a personal representative or executor for the estate of the deceased person, and to the best of my knowledge, no other person has been appointed as a personal representative or executor for the estate.
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The undersigned beneficiaries of the deceased person's estate are the sole heirs entitled to the assets of the estate, as outlined in the attached list of assets and beneficiaries.
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We request expedited transfer of the assets of the estate to the undersigned beneficiaries without the need for formal probate proceedings, pursuant to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 30-4-102.
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We understand that by signing this affidavit, we assume personal liability for any debts or claims against the estate to the extent of the value of the assets received by each beneficiary.
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We agree to indemnify and hold harmless any person or entity who may rely on this affidavit in transferring the assets of the estate to the undersigned beneficiaries.
We declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
[YOUR NAME]
Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or documentation regarding the estate of [DECEDENT'S NAME].
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
