Gibson, TN · Gibson County
Petition for Limited Letters for a Small Estate
This petition asks for limited letters in a small estate proceeding and is filed by an adult heir or a person nominated to serve as the decedent’s personal representative.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to ask for limited letters for a decedent’s small estate. It collects information about the petitioner, decedent, heirs or beneficiaries, debts, and personal property, with Exhibit A for listing debts and estate assets. The petitioner states whether the decedent left a will, addresses bond, and swears or affirms that the information is true; the form says real property cannot be transferred through this proceeding.
Who needs it
An adult heir or a person nominated as personal representative may use this petition to request limited letters for a decedent’s small estate.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating that the petitioner swears or affirms the petition and exhibits are true, and the petitioner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Limited Letters for a Small Estate and its Exhibit A.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the petitioner and decedent information, list heirs or beneficiaries, and complete Exhibit A with debts and personal property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Petition
Submit the completed petition and any required attachments to the appropriate court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gibson. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the small estate petition?
- Fill in the petitioner and decedent details, identify heirs or beneficiaries, and complete Exhibit A with debts and personal property. Sign the petition before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the petitioner to swear or affirm that the petition and exhibits are true and correct before signing.
- Can this proceeding transfer real property?
- No. The petition states that a small estate proceeding cannot be used to transfer real property and that limited letters do not authorize the personal representative to handle real estate matters.
- Can I sign the petition with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signing by video; confirm with the city or town if unsure.