[Not applicable to decedents who die in 2016 or after, see section 67-8-318.]

The following named beneficiaries shall be included in:

(1)Class A: Husband, wife, son, daughter, lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, brother, sister, stepchild, son-in-law or daughter-in-law. For the purposes of parts 3-5 of this chapter, a person who is related to the decedent as a result of legal adoption shall be considered to have the same relationship as a natural lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, brother, sister or stepchild; and

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-8-302

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Lineal descendant: Direct descendant of the same ancestors.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2)Class B: Any other relative, person, association or corporation not specifically designated in Class A.
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