Tennessee Probate Attorney

In the state of Tennessee most matters of probate are handled in the Chancery Courts. Each county has a Chancery Court and there are 95 counties. Tennessee state law has given the counties authority to create a probate court as has been done in Shelby County. But regardless of whether or not you are going to Chancery Court or Probate Court the state laws governing the probate process are the same. The one person best qualified to interpret these laws is a Tennessee probate attorney.

Finding a probate attorney in Nashville, Knoxville, Ashville or any other ville in Tennessee should be an easy task. Finding one that will take a personal interest in your case while at the same time offering reasonable fees may take a little time. Start with the obvious, family and friends. Try to get a personal recommendation of some sort. That is always a good place to start when hiring a professional service.

Another way is through a referral service such as Legal Match. You simply fill out a form and attorneys respond to you. You are able to discuss fees prior to meeting the attorneys and the feedback area lets you see what others have said about them. All of this is completely free unless you actually hire one of their referred attorneys. That means you have nothing to lose by taking a look.

You may be wondering if all probate cases require an attorney. In many cases, a small estate, can be settled without a probate attorney. There are, of course, forms to fill out. Your local Chancery Court may have them, if not, Legal Zoom probably does.

If you are the Personal Representative for the estate you most certainly want an attorney to represent you. There is personal liability involved with this position, as well as your obligation to the other heirs. Everyone is better served with proper counsel.

Since most of this site is about your personal finances and estate planning, is that your reason for wanting a Tennessee probate attorney? If you are thinking now is a good time to write a will you are probably right. While you are at it, ask your probate attorney about how you could pass along your estate out of probate. With so many legal ways to avoid probate, why would anyone want to put their heirs through it?

Let Legal Match find a Tennessee probate attorney to help you with any of your estate needs. No obligation, just fill out a form.

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