| Court Name |
Houston County Clerk & Master |
Court Address
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45 E Main St Erin, Tennessee 37061
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-931-289-3870 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.weareatticus.com/probate-clerk/houston-county-clerk-master-probate |
| Local Rules |
See our location specific probate guides |
| Court Forms |
Get probate forms |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Houston County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed |
| Summary of Services |
An administrator for an estate in Houston 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 Houston County. Probate matters for Houston County are handled by Houston County Clerk & Master in Erin. Case information for Houston County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Houston 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 Houston 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. |