{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):