Probate Court Clerk

The Probate Court Clerk’s Office handles the clerk responsibilities for all matters filed in the Seventh Circuit Court – Probate Division. The Seventh Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in Davidson County for all matters related to the administration of deceased person’s estates, including the probating of wills and is, thus, commonly referred to as the Davidson County Probate Court.

The Probate Court also has concurrent jurisdiction over the creation and supervision of conservatorships and guardianships. To a lesser degree, the Probate Court also handles other types of cases, including, but not limited to, adult and minor name changes, emancipations, legitimations and various legal matters involving trusts.

Judge Andra Hedrick is the judge of the Seventh Circuit Court and presides over all matters filed in the Probate Court.

The Probate Court Rocket Docket is conducted on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. by Special Master Judith Lojek in Courtroom 608.  ZOOM is available for appearance of attorneys and for observation by parties and other interested persons.  However, due to the restrictions imposed by Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure 43.01 (as amended effective July 1, 2024), witness testimony may not be taken via ZOOM during the Rocket Docket.  Please refer to the Probate Court Rocket Docket Procedures for all requirements

From the Office of Judge Hedrick:

IMPORTANT MEMO TENN. R. CIV. P. 43.01 – Effective July 1, 2024

Probate Court ZOOM Policy – Effective July 1, 2024

Seventh Circuit Court Procedures – Effective July 1, 2024

Probate Court Filing Notice – Effective May 1, 2023

Guidelines for Closing a Solvent Decedent’s Estate

Linked Resources:

Office of Conservatorship Management