Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

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Being a statutory heir means that, by law, you are entitled to a distribution from the estate of the person who is deceased (usually this means you are a close relative). That being said, the reason why you would not receive any distribution is likely because the estate is insolvent, in that the monetary amount of claims against the estate is larger than the amount of money the estate has. In probate, the creditors get paid before the heirs. If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us.