| Court Name |
Lauderdale County Probate Court |
Court Address
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100 Court Square Ripley, Tennessee 38063
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-731-635-3505 Fax +1-731-635-1941 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://lauderdalecountytn.org/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Lauderdale 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 |
Second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
An administrator for an estate in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County. Probate matters for Lauderdale County are handled by Lauderdale County Probate Court in Ripley. Case information for Lauderdale County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Lauderdale 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. |