Tennessee Code 39-14-131 – Destruction or concealment of will
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class E felony | 1 to 6 years | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 39-14-131
- Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
- Legatee: A beneficiary of a decedent
- Person: includes the singular and the plural and means and includes any individual, firm, partnership, copartnership, association, corporation, governmental subdivision or agency, or other organization or other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof. See Tennessee Code 39-11-106
- Probate: Proving a will
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
Any person who destroys or conceals the last will and testament of a testator, or any codicil thereto, with intent to prevent the probate thereof or defraud any devisee or legatee, commits a Class E felony.