Murfree, Goodman & Rosado practices from Murfreesboro in Rutherford County and has handled estate administration since 1969. It identifies assets and debts, opposes creditor claims, represents executors in heirship and family disputes, litigates will and trust contests, and handles trust administration and conservatorships. Its attorneys have served as administrator when no family member can.
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County.
Probate in Rutherford County
Probate Court Record
Rutherford County Probate Court (County Clerk's Office)
Rutherford County · 16th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
319 North Maple Street, Suite 121, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Website
E-filing
Self-represented filing
Allowed
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Verified October 16, 2026 · Source
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How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Tennessee happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeTenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-101 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysTenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-813(b); § 35-15-1005Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
In Tennessee, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-15-708Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Tennessee: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 60 daysTenn. Code Ann. § 30-2-301Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 4 monthsT.C.A. §§ 30-2-306, 30-2-307, 30-2-310, 30-2-314, 30-2-317Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 9 months.
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