| Court Name |
Knox County Chancery Court |
Court Address
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City County Building, Suite 125, 400 Main St Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-865-215-2555 Fax +1-865-215-2920 Email -
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| 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. |