Tennessee: small estate limits
The most an estate can be worth and still skip full probate, how long heirs must wait after the death, and whether real estate qualifies.
From a statute-cited table| Small estate limit | $50,000 personal property |
|---|---|
| How it works | Affidavit filed with the court |
| Waiting period after death | 45 days |
| Covers real estate? | No |
| Law | Tenn. Code § 30-4-102 |
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How we checked this
Limits come from a 50-state table that cites each statute (rows checked October 7, 2026). Eleven states with recent changes were confirmed on legislature, court or state agency sites; that check corrected Louisiana to $200,000. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
Cross-checked sources agree Checked on official source confirmed on a government, court or legislature site From a statute-cited table one detailed source Under review sources disagree; read the note and the law.