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

SB 541: Probate Law - As introduced, requires the personal representative to notify beneficiaries or intestate heirs of their right to file exceptions to claims of creditors filed against an estate; makes various other changes regarding wills and claims of creditors against an estate. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Plain-language summary

SB 541 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Probate Law - As introduced, requires the personal representative to notify beneficiaries or intestate heirs of their right to file exceptions to claims of creditors filed against an estate; makes various other changes regarding wills and claims of creditors against an estate. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.