Terms Used In Tennessee Code 46-2-105

  • Escheat: Reversion of real or personal property to the state when 1) a person dies without leaving a will and has no heirs, or 2) when the property (such as a bank account) has been inactive for a certain period of time. Source: OCC

In determining the escheat of any vacant cemetery lots or grave spaces to any municipalities, corporations, associations or other owners of cemeteries, the court shall hear proof, and if satisfied that it would be best for the vacant cemetery lots or grave spaces to escheat, shall decree accordingly.