Estate Planning & Probate in Humphreys County, Tennessee
Most Humphreys 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 Humphreys County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Humphreys 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 Humphreys County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at Rawlings Building, Room 1, 102 Thompson Street, Waverly. The court sits in the 23rd Judicial District. Humphreys County shares the 23rd Judicial District with Cheatham, Dickson, Houston and Stewart.
Full Humphreys Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Humphreys County · 23rd Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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Register of Deeds
Humphreys 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 Clerk & Master lists Room 202, 100 North Court Square as the office address but directs in-person visitors to Room 1, Rawlings Building, 102 Thompson Street, Waverly. Services listed include probate, small estate, and muniment of title.
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