Letters of Testamentary Issued for Montgomery Estate, Creditors Notified

On December 4, 2025 Letters of Testamentary were issued in connection with the estate of Tarton Ned Montgomery, and a notice to creditors was published on December 10, 2025. The notice states that the action was taken in accordance with Chapter No. 886 Public Acts of Tennessee 1939 as amended, and Sections 30 2 306 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The publication signals the start of the formal probate process and gives legal notice to anyone who may have a claim against the decedent.

Letters of Testamentary authorize the person or persons appointed by the probate court to act as the estate representative and to administer assets and liabilities according to the will and state law. The required notice to creditors provides a window for businesses, lenders, service providers and individuals who believe they are owed money to present claims to the estate. The statutory citation in the notice sets the legal framework that governs timing and procedures for those claims.

For Decatur County residents the process can have several practical effects. Pending estate administration may affect property ownership records, transfers of vehicles and other titled assets, and the timing of distributions to heirs. Local merchants and contractors who extended credit or who completed work for Mr Montgomery should check their records and, if appropriate, present claims through the probate process. Beneficiaries named in any will should expect the estate representative to contact them as administration proceeds and to provide necessary documentation when requested by the probate court.

If you believe you have a claim, contact the Decatur County Probate Court or consult an attorney to learn the specific steps and deadlines that apply. Monitor county public notices and the probate docket for filings and hearings related to the estate. Timely action will ensure that claims are considered within the framework established by Tennessee law and that estate matters are resolved with transparency for all parties involved.