| Court Name |
Rutherford County Chancery Court Clerk & Master |
Court Address
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116 W Lytle St Suite 5101 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-615-898-7860 Fax - Email -
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| 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 |
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| 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. |