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TN SB1910

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Stevens

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands recognition of out-of-state wills by allowing probate in Tennessee if the will could be admitted in the state where signed or under the testator's domicile law at execution

  • Increases the threshold for small trust termination from $100,000 to $250,000 and reduces certain notice objection periods from 10 to 5 business days

  • Grants charitable organizations designated as trust beneficiaries the rights of qualified beneficiaries, including receiving notices and participating in nonjudicial settlement agreements

  • Provides liability protection for trustees, trust advisors, and trust protectors when acting in managerial roles for closely held businesses, if they act in good faith and without improper motive

  • Allows confidential trust information in court filings to be redacted or filed under seal without prior court order, with a presumption that compelling interest exists for sealing trust matters

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 32; Title 35 and Title 67, relative to trust and estate law.

Trusts

Last Action

Transmitted to Governor for action.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/24/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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