Estate Planning & Probate in Hickman County, Tennessee
Most Hickman County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use Hickman County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Hickman 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 Hickman County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 104 College Avenue, Suite 202, Centerville. The court sits in the 21st Judicial District. Hickman County shares the 21st Judicial District with Williamson.
Full Hickman Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Hickman County · 21st Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Hickman County
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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 July 14, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Chancery Court
The Hickman County Chancery Court probate fee schedule states that claims against an estate and exceptions to claims must be filed in triplicate. The Clerk & Master publishes a Probate/Guardianship/Conservatorship fee schedule (effective January 1, 2026, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. 8-21-401) and a Chancery civil fee schedule on the Law & Court Services page. Scheduled filing fees include litigation taxes but not Sheriff service-of-process charges.
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