Petitions
| Petition Type | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Petition to Probate Will | 289.50 |
| Petition for Letter of Administration | 289.50 |
| * Small Estate Affidavit with Will | 105.50 |
| * Small Estate Affidavit without Will | 100.50 |
| Petition to Probate for Muniment of Title only | 284.50 |
| Petition for Conservatorship or Guardianship | 219.50 |
| * Petition for Name Change | 159.50 |
| Petition for Emancipation, Legitimation or to Correct a Birth Certificate | 159.50 |
| Petition to Re-open | 27.00 |
| Petition to Re-open (Estate) | 32.00 |
| Trust Matters or any other case not otherwise provided for | 284.50 |
* No Personal Checks or Money Orders
Miscellaneous Charges and Fees
| Description | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Filing Interim Accountings or Settlements in any case | 40.00 |
| Filing a Claim Against an Estate | 11.00 |
| Filing an Exception to a Claim | 42.00 |
| Additional Certified Letters (1st letter included in filing fee) | 5.00/each |
| Filing Unprobated Will or Will of Living Person | 7.00 |
| Petitions or Requests in an existing case (other than Request to close) | 18.00 |
| Filing any document not otherwise provided for | 7.00 |
| Certified copy of any document or pleading | 5.00 (+.50/page) |
| Acts of Congress Certification | 10.00 (+.50/page) |
| Preparing Record on Appeal | 300.00 |
Initial Service of Summons or Notice
| Service Type | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Sheriff (per defendant/witness) | 52.00 |
| Secretary of State (includes Clerk’s seal, per defendant/witness) | 25.00 |
| Commissioner of Insurance (per defendant/witness) | 15.00 |
| Certified Mail (includes Clerk’s seal) | 5.00 |
Existing Case Service of Summons, Subpoena, or Notice
| Service Type | Clerk Fee ($) | Service Fee ($) | Total Fee ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff (per defendant/witness) | 6.00 | 52.00 | 58.00 |
| Secretary of State (includes Clerk’s seal, per defendant/witness) | 11.00 | 20.00 | 31.00 |
| Commissioner of Insurance (per defendant/witness) | 6.00 | 15.00 | 21.00 |
| Certified Mail (includes Clerk’s seal) | 6.00 | - | 11.00 |
| Personal Service | 6.00 | - | 6.00 |
Filings – No Fee Required
| Affidavit – Notice to Beneficiaries |
| Affidavit – Notifying TennCare |
| Attachment / Exhibit (to Initiating Petition) |
| Consent |
| Cost Bond |
| Declination |
| Inventory |
| Notice of Hearing / Court Date |
| Oath |
| Release of Claim |
| Report of Physician |
| Receipt for Specific Bequest |
| Receipt and Waiver |
| Statement in Lieu |
| Tax Release / Affidavit Waiving Inheritance Tax |
| TennCare Release |
| Waiver |
Accounting Documents
| Document Type | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Accounting – Interim / Annual | 40.00 |
| Final Accounting / Settlement | No Fee |
| Property Management Plan Certification | No Fee |
| Notice – No Tax Return | No Fee |
| Property Management Plan | 7.00 |
Orders
| Order Type | Fee ($) |
|---|---|
| Standard Orders | 12.00 |
| Orders to Continue | 19.00 |
| Appointing/Closing Orders | No Fee |
Calendar / Schedule
Rules/eFile/Caselink
Circuit Court Judiciary
JUDGE DAVID BRILEY, 1st Circuit Court
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JUDGE AMANDA MCCLENDON, 2nd Circuit Court
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JUDGE PHILLIP ROBINSON, 3rd Circuit Court
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JUDGE STEPHANIE WILLIAMS, 4th Circuit Court
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JUDGE JOE BINKLEY, JR., 5th Circuit Court
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JUDGE THOMAS BROTHERS, 6th Circuit Court
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JUDGE ANDRA HEDRICK, 7th Circuit Court
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JUDGE LYNNE INGRAM, 8th Circuit Court
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SPECIAL MASTER MARY ASHLEY NICHOLS
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Chamber Rules Appendix
APPENDIX I: Alternative Dispute Resolution Questionnaire
APPENDIX II: Mediation Order
APPENDIX III: Probate Scheduling Letter
APPENDIX IV: Sample Deposit “Freeze Agreement”
APPENDIX V: Amendment to Local Rule 39.03
Civil Orders
Please see the links below for signed orders pertaining to Civil or Domestic courts:
Order re: In-person Oaths of Guardians and Conservators (Effective 07/01/2024)
Order re: Affidavit of Indigency Hearings and Filings
Order re: Circuit Court Special Masters Authorized to Determine Indigency
Order re: Electronic Signatures
Order re: Emergency Conservatorships/Expedited Limited Healthcare Fiduciary Cases
Order re: Extending Orders of Protection by Operation of Law
Order re: Parenting Seminar (Issued 09/06/2024)
Order re: Second Circuit Domestic Violence Pretrial Orders
Order re: Qualified Protective Orders in Healthcare Liability Actions
Order re: Weekly Settlement Approvals (Issued 06/21/2024)