The probate judges are authorized to appoint an administrator pendente lite in any case that may arise in their respective courts where any will may be the subject of contest or litigation.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 30 - Administration of Estates
Chapter 1 - Executors and Administrators
§ 30-1-101. Letters Testamentary or of Administration Required
§ 30-1-102. Jurisdiction to Grant Letters
§ 30-1-103. Nonresident Decedents — Granting Letters Testamentary or of Administration
§ 30-1-105. Recording of Letters — Validity of Certified Copy
§ 30-1-106. Preference in Granting of Letters
§ 30-1-107. Appeal From Grant of Letters
§ 30-1-108. Administrator Pendente Lite
§ 30-1-110. Time Within Which Administration May Be Granted
§ 30-1-111. Oath of Representative
§ 30-1-112. Resignation of Representative
§ 30-1-113. Estate Turned Over to New Administrator — Inventory
§ 30-1-114. Transfer of Administration to New County
§ 30-1-115. Administrator With Will Annexed — Powers and Authority
§ 30-1-116. Appointment of Nonresident Personal Representative