Probate in Tennessee
Tennessee pays executors and attorneys reasonable fees approved case by case, with no statutory percentage, plus court costs. A small estate can be handled with a limited personal property affidavit after a 45-day wait, subject to a bond requirement. Creditors have four months, and common form and solemn form probate differ in speed.
Personal Injury in Tennessee
Tennessee gives just one year for most injury claims, with three years for property damage. Recovery is barred at exactly 50% fault, a stricter version of the modified rule that the courts adopted rather than the legislature. Noneconomic damages are limited by statute, with a higher limit for catastrophic injuries. There is no statutory cap on attorney fees, only the Rule 1.5 reasonableness test.
Family Law in Tennessee
Tennessee calculates child support with an official schedule, a self-support reserve and a parenting time adjustment that begins at a set number of days. There is no alimony formula, and the law prefers rehabilitative alimony. Marital property is divided equitably, without regard to fault, and separate property is protected. A divorce has a 60-day or 90-day wait after filing, and a six-month rule applies where the grounds arose elsewhere.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Tennessee attorney before acting. See our methodology.