Estate Planning & Probate in Loudon, Tennessee
Loudon County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Loudon County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Loudon 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 Loudon, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 601 Grove Street, Loudon. The court sits in the 9th Judicial District. Loudon County shares the 9th Judicial District with Meigs, Morgan and Roane.
Full Loudon Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Loudon County · 9th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Loudon County · Tammy Gallaher
$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 Chancery Court schedules probate hearings Chancery Court convenes at 9:30 AM on the first Monday of April, August, and December; motions and uncontested matters are heard in chambers between 8:30 and 9:30 AM during regular sessions.
Under the 9th Judicial District Local Rules, Loudon County Chancery Court convenes at 9:30 AM on the first Monday of April, August, and December. Matters to be heard in term are set at docket sounding, which occurs on the last day of each regular session for scheduling cases at the next session. Visitors to the Loudon County courthouse pass through security screening; prohibited items include cell phones, smart watches, and purses.
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