About Final Accounting
The personal representative submits a final accounting of all estate receipts, disbursements, and proposed distributions to beneficiaries or heirs for court approval and estate closure.
When you'd use it: File this form when the estate administration is complete and the personal representative is ready to close the estate by distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries or heirs.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Final Accounting is published as a PDF by the Tennessee courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: andersoncountyclerkandmaster.com
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Final Accounting in Tennessee
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Final Accounting when file this form when the estate administration is complete and the personal representative is ready to close the estate by distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries or heirs. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Tennessee probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Final Accounting carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Final Accounting to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Tennessee county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).