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Estate Cases

As of January 1, 2026

ALL ESTATE CASES EXCEPT SMALL ESTATES:

 

If published in the Wilson Post

$392.00

{Includes Petition to open estate, bond, one (1) letter, notice of creditor, notice to commissioner, inheritance tax return, TennCare release, two (2) affidavits and Order to Close}

Small Estates

$367.00

Muniment of Title

$367.00

Re-Open Estate

$75.00

Guardianship or Conservatorship

As of January 1, 2026

GUARDIANSHIP OR CONSERVATORSHIP:

 
With Service $419.00
Without Service $367.00
Intervening Petition / Counter-Complaint / Complaint for Will Construction: $100.00
Removal of Disabilities:
(plus service, if applicable)
$192.00
Legitimation or Name Change:
(plus service, if applicable)
$192.00
Mental Health Case: (plus service if applicable)


$142.00
Trust Case: $322.00
Cremation Case: $107.00
Answer & Counterclaim: $25.00

Miscellaneous Fees

As of January 1, 2026

OTHER FEES:

 
To File a Claim Against Estate: $50.00
To File Exception to Claim: $100.00

Petition to Sell Real Estate in an Estate Case:

$200.00
Any Orders not included in above estate costs: $20.00
Filing documents not included in above estate costs: $25.00
Issuing Process:
(plus service, if applicable)
$10.00
Sheriff’s Fee for Service $52.00
Interim Settlements or Accountings: $75.00
Notice of Insolvency $200.00
Order of Insolvency: $20.00
Appeal Bond from Probate to Chancery: $500.00
Appeal from Probate to Chancery Court (Will Contest): $154.00
Certified copies: $.50 per page plus $5.00 for certification
Black & White Copies: $.50 per page