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Knox County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Knox County probate court in Tennessee. We list 24 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Knox County probate court at 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (23)
Affidavit in Support of Admission of Holographic Instrument to Probate
Provides sworn testimony to support the admission of a handwritten (holographic) testamentary instrument into probate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgAffidavit of Notice to Beneficiaries or Heirs
Certifies under oath that proper notice has been given to all beneficiaries or legal heirs of a deceased person's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgAffidavit of Notice to Creditors
Certifies under oath that proper notice has been given to all known creditors of a deceased person's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgAffidavit of Notice to TennCare
Certifies under oath that TennCare has been properly notified of a deceased person's estate, as required by law.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgAffidavit of Unknown Location of Beneficiaries or Intestate Heirs
Declares under oath that the current location of specific beneficiaries or intestate heirs is unknown after diligent search.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgAffidavit of Witness to Prove Testamentary Instrument
Provides sworn testimony from a witness to authenticate a testamentary instrument, such as a will, for probate.
Official source: knoxcounty.org9.11 — Estate Inventory
Provides a detailed list and valuation of all assets belonging to a deceased person's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgEstate Status Report
Provides the court with an update on the current status and progress of the estate administration.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgForms Packet: Petition for Letters of Administration
Used to request appointment as administrator of an estate when the deceased died without a will.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgForms Packet: Petition for Letters Testamentary
Contains forms to petition the court for Letters Testamentary, granting an executor authority to administer an estate with a will.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgForms Packet: Petition for Small Estate
Used to initiate a simplified probate process for small estates when the deceased died without a will.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgForms Packet: Petition for Small Estate
Used to initiate a simplified probate process for small estates when the deceased left a will.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgOath of Accounting
Sworn statement affirming the accuracy and completeness of an accounting submitted to the court, typically by a fiduciary.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgPart 3C: Deceased Heir or Beneficiary Information
Provides detailed information about any heir or beneficiary who has died.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgReceipt and Waiver
Acknowledges receipt of estate distribution and waives further claims or the need for a final accounting.
Official source: knoxcounty.org12.30 — Release of Claim Against Estate
Used by a creditor to formally release a claim previously made against a deceased person's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgStatement in Lieu of Final Accounting
Provides a summary of estate administration in place of a formal final accounting, often with beneficiary consent.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgStatement in Lieu of Final Accounting by Personal Representative
Filed by the personal representative to summarize estate administration, replacing a formal final accounting when permitted.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgVerified Claim Against Estate
Filed by a creditor to formally assert a debt owed by the deceased person's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgVerified Claim Against Estate by Personal Representative
Filed by the personal representative to formally assert a personal debt owed to them by the deceased's estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgWaiver of Bond
Allows interested parties to waive the requirement for a personal representative to post a bond in a probate estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgWaiver of Interim Accountings
Allows interested parties to waive the requirement for a personal representative to file interim accountings of the estate.
Official source: knoxcounty.orgWaiver of Inventory
Allows interested parties to waive the requirement for a personal representative to file an inventory of estate assets.
Official source: knoxcounty.org
Guides and checklists (1)
Determining Heirs at Law
Provides guidance and instructions for identifying and listing the legal heirs of a deceased person.
Official source: knoxcounty.org
More forms on the court's website
Where to file
Knox County Probate Court
400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-215-2555Hours, fees and contact details →