Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2269: Probate Law - 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.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2269 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Probate Law - 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. Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Hale (Republican).