Tennessee Probate

Handwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance ProceedsHandwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance Proceeds

Handwriting Expert’s Testimony Supported Forgery Claim Regarding Life Insurance Proceeds

In Estate of Hargett v. Brown (Tenn. App. 6/9/2023), the Decedent, Willie Hargett, had separated from his wife, Robbie Hargett.…

2 years ago
Settlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As WrittenSettlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As Written

Settlement of Probate Dispute Enforced As Written

On June 12, 2023, the Tennessee Court of Appeals (Knoxville) upheld a settlement agreement requiring the recipient of funds in…

2 years ago
Deed found to be valid despite allegations of undue influenceDeed found to be valid despite allegations of undue influence

Deed found to be valid despite allegations of undue influence

In Estate of Bane (Tenn. Ct. App. 3/23/2022), Martha Bane gave her son, John Bane, a power of attorney with…

3 years ago
Declaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s AuthorityDeclaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s Authority

Declaratory Judgment Denying All Future Claims by Non-Parties Exceeded Court’s Authority

In Walker v. Richmond (Ga. Ct. App. 3/1/2022), a Tennessee probate case crossed into Georgia in the context of a…

3 years ago
Testamentary Gift Adeemed by ExtinctionTestamentary Gift Adeemed by Extinction

Testamentary Gift Adeemed by Extinction

In In re Estate of Tom Cone, Jr., filed February 28, 2022, the Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the Probate…

3 years ago