The letters of administration may be granted, at any time within six (6) months after the death of the intestate, when it appears that the persons entitled to letters of administration refuse, after legal notice, to administer, and if it further appears that the interest of the estate requires that letters of administration should be granted.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 30 - Administration of Estates
Chapter 1 - Executors and Administrators
Part 4 - Public Administrators, Guardians, and Trustees
§ 30-1-401. Appointment — Term — Oath — Bond
§ 30-1-402. Applicable Laws, Rules, Duties and Penalties
§ 30-1-403. Death or Removal — Filling Vacancy
§ 30-1-404. Duty to Enter Upon Administration, Guardianship, or Trusteeship of Estates
§ 30-1-405. Letters of Administration — When Granted
§ 30-1-406. Notice Given Persons Entitled to Serve — Effect of Nonappearance