Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

Re: Req'd Property Value Before Probate

I cannot address Tennessee law. However, the answer to your question may depend on how the property was left to the daughter. Your question implies that the grandfather left it to the daughter under some type of legal arrangement ("for as long as she was alive"). Typically this type of arrangement is made through a will or a deed. In that case, daughter has a life estate and in the property and it would pass directly to the grandchildren at her death (regardless of probate).

You may want to consult with a Tennessee lawyer, as you may have to analyze the manner in which grandfather left it to daughter before you can determine whether the grandchildren have to file any probate proceeding.