Estate Planning & Probate in Chester County, Tennessee

There are two reasons people look up Chester County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Chancery Court details.

The Probate Process in Chester County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Chester County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 333 Eric Bell Drive, Suite C, Henderson. The court sits in the 26th Judicial District. The same 26th Judicial District also serves Henderson and Madison.

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Probate Court Record

Chancery Court

Chester County · 26th Judicial District

Address

333 Eric Bell Drive, Suite CHenderson, TN 38340

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Chester County

Address

133 East Main StreetHenderson, TN 38340
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$10 for the first 2 pages plus $5 for each page beyond 2; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified July 14, 2026 · Source

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