Estate Planning & Probate in McNairy County, Tennessee

There are two reasons people look up McNairy 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 McNairy 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 McNairy County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 170 West Court Avenue, Room 205, Selmer. The court sits in the 25th Judicial District. McNairy County shares the 25th Judicial District with Fayette, Hardeman, Lauderdale and Tipton.

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Probate Court Record

Chancery Court

McNairy County · 25th Judicial District

Address

170 West Court Avenue, Room 205Selmer, TN 38375

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

McNairy County

Address

170 West Court AvenueSelmer, TN 38375
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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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