HB2269Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Section 56-7-206 and Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to probate.
Introduced by Michael Hale, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, permits a petitioner or affiant to proceed pro se in the administration of a small estate if the personal property consists exclusively of one or more life insurance policies that do not exceed $15,000 in value and are intended to be used for the decedent's burial, funeral, or final expenses; specifies that a person who files for a small estate affidavit or limited letters of authority is deemed to be acting in an individual capacity; requires the court clerk to provide a standardized form for filers. - Amends TCA Title 30; Section 56-7-206 and Title 62, Chapter 5.
Where it stands
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
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