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Fayette County, Tennessee Probate Court

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Court Name Chancery Court | Fayette County
Court Address
16755 Highway 64, Suite 210, P.O. Box 220
Somerville, Tennessee 38068
Contact Info Phone +1-901-465-5219     Fax +1-901-465-5217
Email See website
Court Website https://fayettetn.us/departments/chancery-court/
Local Rules URL not available
Court Forms URL not available
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Fayette County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Summary of Services Tennessee generally requires an administrator serving an estate in Fayette County to post a bond, while an executor may be excused if the will waives bond. The bond is set to cover the value of the personal estate.
Court History In Tennessee, probate is handled by the Chancery Court or a separate Probate Court, depending on the county. Estate matters for Fayette County are filed accordingly. Chancery Court | Fayette County, located in Somerville, handles probate administration for Fayette County. Case information for Fayette County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information If an estate in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.

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