Estate Planning & Probate in Hamilton County, Tennessee
There are two reasons people look up Hamilton County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Chancery Court.
The Probate Process in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 625 Georgia Avenue, Suite 300, Chattanooga. The court sits in the 11th Judicial District. Electronic probate filing sets Hamilton County apart — only 20 Tennessee counties accept it, with the rest filing on paper.
Full Hamilton Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Hamilton County · 11th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Hamilton County · Marc Gravitt
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$10 for the first 2 pages plus $5 for each page beyond 2; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Chancery Court
The Chancery Court schedules probate hearings Probate Division of Chancery Part 2 daily session: 9:00-10:30 AM, Tuesday through Friday, by appointment only. Chancery Part 2 motions are heard at 1:30 PM on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
All matters pertaining to probate and the construction of trusts are assigned to Part 2 of the Chancery Court. The Clerk prepares orders confirming reports of the Master on accountings and settlements, and authorizing the initial issuance of letters. Common form probate petitions and small estates may be heard by the Clerk or the Court; bond is required in all small estates. Verified claims must be filed with the Clerk in triplicate with any required supporting documents as provided by statute. The Clerk may decline to accept claims submitted without the statutory fee. The office directs filers to call 423-209-6600 for current court costs.
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