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Shelby County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Shelby County probate court in Tennessee. We list 26 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Shelby County probate court at 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103.
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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 (18)
4892 — Accounting Form
Used to provide a detailed financial accounting of an estate or guardianship.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govAdditional Pages for Small Estate Petition (Debts, Assets, Heirs, Beneficiaries)
Used to provide additional detailed information regarding debts, assets, heirs, and beneficiaries for a small estate petition.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4896 — Affidavit for Waving TN Inheritance Tax Return
Filed to request a waiver for filing the Tennessee inheritance tax return.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4895 — Affidavit of Absent Parent
Provides a sworn statement regarding information about an absent parent, typically for guardianship or minor's estate matters.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4897 — Agreement Between Fiduciary & Financial Institution
Establishes an agreement between a fiduciary and a financial institution regarding estate assets.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4898 — Certification as to Notice of Accounting
Certifies that proper notice of an accounting has been provided to all interested parties.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4901 — Clerks Report on Accountings
Provides a report from the clerk regarding submitted estate or guardianship accountings.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govConservator/Guardian Oath of Person & Estate
Taken by a conservator or guardian to swear allegiance and duties when appointed to manage both the person and estate.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govEstate Oath
Taken by a personal representative to swear faithful performance of duties in administering a deceased person's estate.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govEstate Status Report
Reports on the current status and progress of an estate administration.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4908 — Motion for Additional Time to File Accounting
Requests the court for an extension of time to file an estate or guardianship accounting.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4926 — Notice of Hearing - Ward
Provides formal notification to interested parties about a specific court hearing concerning a ward under guardianship.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4915 — Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem and Setting Hearing Date
Issued by the court to appoint a guardian ad litem and establish a date for a future hearing.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govReceipt and Waiver
Used to acknowledge receipt of assets and waive rights, often in connection with final estate settlements.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govSmall Estate Consent Form
Obtains consent from heirs or other interested parties regarding the administration of a small estate.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4-101 — Small Estate Petition for Limited Letters of Authority (Fillable) (Print One-Sided for Submission)
Filed to request limited letters of authority for administering a small estate when the decedent's assets are below a certain threshold.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4918 — Small Estate Petition for Limited Letters of Authority (Print One-Sided for Submission)
Filed to request limited letters of authority for administering a small estate when the decedent's assets are below a certain threshold.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4916 — Statement of Fiduciary as to Physical or Mental Condition of the Disabled Person
Provides a fiduciary's statement regarding the physical or mental condition of a disabled person.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov
Notices (1)
4910 — Notice of Accounting
Informs interested parties that an accounting of an estate or guardianship has been filed.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov
Orders (5)
4913 — Order Confirming Accounting
Issued by the court to officially approve and confirm a filed estate or guardianship accounting.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govOrder Continuing Show Cause
Issued by the court to extend the deadline for a party to show cause why a particular action should not be taken.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov4914 — Order Granting Additional Time to File and Accounting
Issued by the court to grant an extension for filing an estate or guardianship accounting.
Official source: shelbycountytn.govOrder of Distribution of Funds (for minors in Small Estates)
Official source: shelbycountytn.govOrder Waiving Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem and Setting Hearing Date
Issued by the court to waive the appointment of a guardian ad litem and establish a future hearing date.
Official source: shelbycountytn.gov
Local rules (2)
RULES OF THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ...Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
Establishes the specific rules and procedures governing operations within the Probate Court of Shelby County, Tennessee.
Official source: tncourts.govrules of the probate court of shelby county, tennesseeTennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
Outlines the procedures and regulations governing cases heard in the Shelby County Probate Court.
Official source: tncourts.gov
Where to file
Shelby County Probate Court
140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
901-222-3750Hours, fees and contact details →