§ 10-245. Correction of errors, omissions; certain concurrent jurisdiction.

(a)

The judge of the probate court is hereby vested with the authority to correct all errors and omissions made in the records of the county court clerk of the county and particularly with respect to errors and omissions which relate to marriage licenses.

(b)

The probate court shall have and is hereby granted concurrent jurisdiction with the chancery courts to construe and interpret wills; to entertain proceedings to reopen records made by guardians and conservators and determine upon proof any balance due by them; to determine controverted and disputed issues in cases involving executors, guardians and conservators, and to determine all matters related thereto; and to determine title to real property involved in estates.

(Code 1992, § 9-134; Pub. Acts 1870, ch. 86, § 2(i); Priv. Acts 1955, ch. 317, § 1; Priv. Acts 1985, ch. 28, § 1)

State law reference

Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 16-11-111; dower abolished, T.C.A. § 31-2-102.