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Knox County, Tennessee Probate Court

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Court Name Knox County Chancery Court
Court Address
City County Building, Suite 125, 400 Main St
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Contact Info Phone +1-865-215-2555     Fax +1-865-215-2920
Email -
Court Website https://www.knoxcounty.org/chancery/index.php
Local Rules https://www.knoxcounty.org/chancery/index.php
Court Forms https://www.knoxcounty.org/chancery/index.php
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Knox County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Summary of Services Tennessee law generally bonds administrators in Knox County, while executors named in a will are often excused. The amount is set to cover the personal estate and protect the heirs.
Court History Tennessee uses either the Chancery Court or a Probate Court for estates. The court serving Knox County hears probate matters. Probate matters for Knox County are handled by Knox County Chancery Court in Knoxville. Case information for Knox County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information If an estate in Knox 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 Knox 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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