Estate Planning & Probate in Sequatchie County, Tennessee

There are two reasons people look up Sequatchie County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Chancery Court.

The Probate Process in Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 22 Cherry Street, Dunlap. The court sits in the 12th Judicial District. Electronic probate filing sets Sequatchie County apart — only 20 Tennessee counties accept it, with the rest filing on paper.

Full Sequatchie Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →

Probate Court Record

Chancery Court

Sequatchie County · 12th Judicial District

Address

22 Cherry StreetDunlap, TN 37327

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Sequatchie County · Kendra Boyd

Address

68 Spring StreetDunlap, TN 37327
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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

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