Estate Planning & Probate in Union County, Tennessee
There are two reasons people look up Union County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Union County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Union 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 Union County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 901 Main Street, Suite 206 (2nd Floor, Union County Courthouse), Maynardville. The court sits in the 8th Judicial District. Union County shares the 8th Judicial District with Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress and Scott.
Full Union Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Union County · 8th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Union 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 Chancery Court schedules probate hearings Court begins at 9:00 AM; a Notice of Hearing is required before a matter is docketed. Contact the office to check scheduling availability.
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