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Rutherford County, Tennessee Probate Court

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Court Name Rutherford County Chancery Court Clerk & Master
Court Address
116 W Lytle St Suite 5101
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
Contact Info Phone +1-615-898-7860     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://rcchancery.com/
Local Rules https://rcchancery.com/probate
Court Forms https://rcchancery.com/probate
Court Fees Court costs for Rutherford County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open -
Summary of Services Tennessee generally requires an administrator serving an estate in Rutherford County to post a bond, while an executor may be excused if the will waives bond. The bond is set to cover the value of the personal estate.
Court History In Tennessee, probate is handled by the Chancery Court or a separate Probate Court, depending on the county. Estate matters for Rutherford County are filed accordingly. In Murfreesboro, Rutherford County Chancery Court Clerk & Master serves Rutherford County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Rutherford County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information Some Rutherford County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Tennessee, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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Probate Bonds for Rutherford County

If the Rutherford County Chancery Court Clerk & Master orders you to post a bond as an executor, administrator, guardian, or conservator, the bond is usually filed with this court before your appointment is finalized. Tennessee law sets when a bond is required, how the amount is calculated, and when it can be waived. Our Tennessee probate bonds page explains each bond type and what it typically costs.

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