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Tennessee does not authorize transfer on death deeds. 3 alternatives are available to transfer real property at death without probate.
Tennessee has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute.
Multiple TOD deed bills introduced: HB1600/SB660 (2021-2022), SB984 (2025, in Senate Judiciary Committee), HB1793/SB2029 (2025-2026, HB1793 sponsor withdrawn 2/25/2026, SB2029 in Senate Judiciary Committee). None enacted.
These mechanisms transfer real property at death without probate in Tennessee:
Consult a licensed attorney for help choosing the right mechanism for your situation.
Tennessee legislators have introduced bills to authorize transfer on death deeds. The law has not been enacted as of the verification date (2026-03-23).
Tennessee has not adopted the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act or any TOD deed statute.
Tennessee recognizes 3 alternatives for transferring real property outside of probate: Revocable living trust; Joint tenancy with right of survivorship; Tenancy by the entirety (married couples).
No. Real property transfers are governed by the state where the property is located. A TOD deed signed under another state's law has no effect on real property in Tennessee.
Yes. Legislation authorizing transfer on death deeds has been proposed in Tennessee, but is not currently enacted. Multiple TOD deed bills introduced: HB1600/SB660 (2021-2022), SB984 (2025, in Senate Judiciary Committee), HB1793/SB2029 (2025-2026, HB1793 sponsor withdrawn 2/25/2026, SB2029 in Senate Judiciary Committee). None enacted.