My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: Tennessee
My great-grandmother passed 27 years ago. There is not a will. Her next closest relative my Mom has chosen not to take her estate to probate which is basically a house that various family members have occupied during this time. The home does not have a mortgage and the taxes are up to date.
My mother is in her 70's and at this point I would have just waited and not done anything until she passes. But unfortunately we have a family member(My mother's grandson) that is living there and not taking care of the place or contributing towards the taxes. I really want to get him out of the home but obviously with no owner to evict this becomes difficult.
I know I will need a lawyer but I was hoping to have a couple of questions answered to have an idea of what to direction to come from.
Can I come forward in probate court? It seems like my mother would be notified that I came forward to be administrator but if she did not protest then as next in line I could be administrator and then evict my nephew through these means.
Can my mother sign something saying she gives up her rights as administrator and is ok with me being administrator?
Is there any legal way to evict my nephew without me going through probate court?
This is more of real estate question but I was wondering if I offer my nephew money to be out by certain date is that legal?
Thank You for any help you can give.

