| Court Name |
Chancery Court of Lincoln County |
Court Address
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112 Main Ave S, Room 101 Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-931-433-3045 Fax +1-931-433-9979 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.lincolncountytn.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Lincoln 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
Tennessee law generally bonds administrators in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County hears probate matters. Chancery Court of Lincoln County, located in Fayetteville, handles probate administration for Lincoln County. Case information for Lincoln County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Lincoln 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. |