| Court Name |
Chancery Court of Unicoi County |
Court Address
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PO Box 46 Erwin, Tennessee 37650
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-423-743-9541 Fax +1-423-735-1636 Email unicoichancery@gmail.com
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| Court Website |
https://unicoicountytn.com/clerk-and-master/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Unicoi 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 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch) |
| Summary of Services |
Tennessee generally requires an administrator serving an estate in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County are filed accordingly. Chancery Court of Unicoi County, located in Erwin, handles probate administration for Unicoi County. Case information for Unicoi County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Unicoi 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. |