About Distributee Statement
A distributee (beneficiary) acknowledges receipt of their estate distribution, waives accounting requirements, and releases the Personal Representative from liability.
When you'd use it: Filed by a residuary beneficiary after the estate has been administered and distributed, to formally acknowledge final receipt and discharge the Personal Representative.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Distributee Statement 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: circuitclerk.nashville.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Distributee Statement in Tennessee
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Distributee Statement when filed by a residuary beneficiary after the estate has been administered and distributed, to formally acknowledge final receipt and discharge the Personal Representative. 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 Distributee Statement 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 Distributee Statement 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).