| Court Name |
Hickman County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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114 N Central Ave # 202 Centerville, Tennessee 37033
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-931-729-2492 Fax - Email info@hickmancountytn.gov
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| Court Website |
https://hickmancountytn.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://hickmancountytn.gov/departments/law-court-services |
| Court Forms |
https://hickmancountytn.gov/departments/law-court-services |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hickman County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Hickman County, Tennessee law typically bonds an administrator, though an executor may be relieved of it by the will. The amount reflects the value of the personal estate it protects. |
| Court History |
Probate for Hickman County runs through Tennessee's Chancery Court, or a dedicated Probate Court in the counties that have one. Probate matters for Hickman County are handled by Hickman County Circuit Court in Centerville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hickman County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hickman County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Tennessee, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |