Estate Planning & Probate in Pickett County, Tennessee

Most Pickett 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 Pickett County's actual court and recording details.

The Probate Process in Pickett 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 Pickett County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 203, Byrdstown. The court sits in the 13th Judicial District.

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Probate Court Record

Chancery Court

Pickett County · 13th Judicial District

Address

1 Courthouse Square, Suite 203Byrdstown, TN 38549

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Paper filing available
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Pickett County

Address

1 Courthouse Square, Suite 204Byrdstown, TN 38549

$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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