We get asked this question a number of times each week. The simple answer is
yes, under one condition. If the Last Will was executed correctly, satisfying all
conditions for will execution of the prior state, then yes, the Last Will is effective and
will be recognized as such in Tennessee.
From our view, that should not be the end of the inquiry. If you have recently
moved to Tennessee (or even if it has been several years), you should review your
estate plan to make certain that it still meets your needs as previously set forth. Will
those I have designated to serve as my Executor/Personal Representative be able to
travel to Tennessee to perform their duties? Are my Executor/Personal Representative
capable of transacting business in our digital society today? Will probate in Tennessee
be a hardship for my loved ones? Are any of my beneficiaries dealing with special
needs? Can I avoid probate altogether? These questions, along with many others, are
all relevant and necessary questions to discuss with your estate planning attorney.
At Clements Law Firm, our lawyers have over 75 years of combined experience in
meeting the legal needs of our clients. Let us assist you answer those questions above
along with any others you may have. Call us today at (423) 713-7749.
Whatever you do, don’t wait and let your kids figure it out once you are gone.