About Fiduciary Oath
A sworn oath administered to a court-appointed fiduciary (conservator) affirming their commitment to faithfully perform their duties in managing the estate or person's property/affairs.
When you'd use it: When a conservator is appointed by the Probate Court and must take an oath before assuming their fiduciary responsibilities.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Fiduciary Oath 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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Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Fiduciary Oath in Tennessee
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Fiduciary Oath when when a conservator is appointed by the Probate Court and must take an oath before assuming their fiduciary responsibilities. 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 Fiduciary Oath 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 Fiduciary Oath 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).