Shelby County, Tennessee Probate Court

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Court Name	Probate Court
Court Address	140 Adams Ave, Room 124 Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Contact Info	Phone +1-901-222-3750 Fax +1-901-222-3756 Email probatehelp@shelbycountytn.gov
Court Website	https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/227/Probate-Court
Local Rules	https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/227/Probate-Court#cc99048aa7-49b7-4464-8164-549f1f2ae999
Court Forms	https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/9/How-Do-I
Court Fees	Filing fees for Shelby 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	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Summary of Services	An administrator for an estate in Shelby 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 Shelby County. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Probate Court in Memphis. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shelby County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Shelby 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.

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