| Court Name |
Smith County Chancery Court |
Court Address
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322 Justice Dr, Suite 105 Carthage, Tennessee 37030
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-615-735-2092 Fax +1-615-735-8431 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://smithcotn.com/clerk-and-master/ |
| Local Rules |
https://smithcotn.com/clerk-and-master/ |
| Court Forms |
https://smithcotn.com/clerk-and-master/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Smith 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 |
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under Tennessee practice, bonding is common for administrators in Smith County and often waived for executors named in a will. The amount reflects the personal estate value. |
| Court History |
Tennessee handles probate through the Chancery Court or a dedicated Probate Court depending on the county, serving Smith County. Smith County Chancery Court, located in Carthage, handles probate administration for Smith County. Case information for Smith County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Smith 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. |