| Court Name |
Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division |
Court Address
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1 Public Square, Suite 302 Nashville, Tennessee 37201
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-615-862-5980 Fax +1-615-862-5987 Email probateclerksupport@jisnashville.gov
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| Court Website |
https://circuitclerk.nashville.gov/probate/ |
| Local Rules |
Probate Court ZOOM Policy, Guidelines for Closing a Solvent Decedent’s Estate |
| Court Forms |
Available forms can be found on the court's official website. |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Davidson County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (Excluding holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
An administrator for an estate in Davidson County usually posts a bond under Tennessee law, although a will can waive bond for an executor. The amount is based on the personal estate value. |
| Court History |
Depending on the county, Tennessee probate is handled by the Chancery Court or a Probate Court, administering estates for Davidson County. Probate matters for Davidson County are handled by Seventh Circuit Court - Probate Division in Nashville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Davidson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Davidson County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Davidson County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Tennessee, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |