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Filling out the Tennessee Small Estate Affidavit is an essential process for executing the wishes of a decedent. This guide will provide you with clear instructions to help you complete the affidavit accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Enter the name of the estate in the designated section labeled 'ESTATE OF:' and fill in the case number in 'NO. _____________'.
3. In the affiant section, write the name of the individual completing the affidavit.
4. Provide the decedent's age and date of death in the respective fields, ensuring accuracy.
5. Indicate whether the decedent left a will by checking the appropriate box and, if applicable, mention that it is filed with the affidavit.
6. List any unpaid debts of the decedent under the specified column headings: CREDITOR, ADDRESS, and AMOUNT.
7. Detail the personal property owned by the decedent in the format provided: ITEM, LOCATION AND POSSESSION, and VALUE.
8. Complete the life insurance policy section by entering the INSURANCE COMPANY, POLICY NUMBER, and AMOUNT as applicable.
9. Identify the devisees, legatees, or heirs entitled to receive any property by filling their NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, and RELATION.
10. Choose whether to give notice to creditors by checking the relevant box.
11. Indicate whether the decedent was enrolled in the TennCare program at the time of death by selecting the appropriate option.
12. Affix the affiant's signature, ensuring it is done in the presence of a notary public or clerk.
13. Complete the notary section by entering the location, date, and the notary or clerk's signature.
14. Finally, review the completed affidavit for accuracy, then save changes, download, print, or share as necessary.

Start filling out your Tennessee Small Estate Affidavit online today!