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Caring Attorneys Helping You Through The Tennessee Probate Process

In the probate process, when a person dies with or without a will, Kuebler & Associates, PLLC, can assist you. Our team of Chattanooga probate lawyers helps you with the legal process of distributing and/or determining the distribution of the assets to the inheritors or beneficiaries. With collective decades of experience, our attorneys care deeply about putting the needs of personal representatives and their loved ones first.

How Probate Works In Tennessee

The probate court can initiate the probate process with or without a will. The probate process can be initiated in the probate court without or without a will. When a decedent dies with a will, he is known as the testator. When the testator dies, an executor is approved by the court as designated in the decedent’s will.

When a decedent dies without a will, the court appoints an administrator of the estate of the decedent. When a decedent dies with a will, the court appoints an executor as set out in the decedent’s will.

If the decedent has no will and no heirs, the assets of the decedent will go to the state. Property set out in trusts, left with right of survivorship, bank accounts or any other accounts that have a designated beneficiary are not required to go through the probate process and will be passed directly to the designate listed on the executed beneficiary form.

What Is A Will Contest?

During the probate process, occasionally, someone will begin a proceeding to claim a will is not valid. This is referred to as a will contest. This is a civil litigation proceeding wherein the proponent of a will must defend the challenger to prove the will is valid under the law. Our civil litigation attorneys can represent you if you need counsel in a will contest.

Seek Guidance From Our Chattanooga Probate Lawyers

Whether simply probating a will or challenging a will, Kuebler & Associates, PLLC, is prepared to help during this very difficult time. You can reach our Chattanooga office at 423-822-5915 or contact us online.