Tennessee uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Washington County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Tennessee are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Washington County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Chancery Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmKingsport, TN
Since 2000 · Serves 6 counties
Holmes & Stice practices from Kingsport and serves Sullivan, Washington, Hawkins, Carter, Greene and Unicoi counties. For executors and trustees it handles probate filings, assets, creditor and beneficiary notice, debts, taxes and distribution, and it litigates will contests and trust disputes. Both founders are certified estate planning specialists.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 9 more
- Office
- 2404 North John B. Dennis Highway, Suite 100Kingsport, TN 37660
FirmKingsport, TN
Since 1916 · Serves 3 counties
Hunter, Smith & Davis has practiced in the Tri-Cities since 1916, from Kingsport and a Johnson City office serving Washington and Carter counties. Its probate lawyers help personal representatives open the estate, give notice, pay debts and taxes, distribute assets and file the final accounting, and the estate group handles estate tax controversies.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningSpecial Needs Planningand 2 more
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- 1212 North Eastman RoadKingsport, TN 37664
FirmBristol, TN
Since 1909 · Serves 2 counties
Massengill, Caldwell & Coughlin practices from Bristol and serves Sullivan County, Kingsport and Johnson City. Its probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration: notice to heirs, the estate account, settling debts, the inventory, selling real property, estate tax returns and the accounting. The firm also handles conservatorships and has served Bristol since 1909.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipWills
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- 777 Anderson StBristol, TN 37620
FirmErwin, TN
Since 1975 · Serves 6 counties
Shults Law Offices is a family-run firm in downtown Erwin serving Unicoi, Washington, Carter, Greene, Sullivan and Johnson counties. Its attorneys handle estate probate and estate claims, wills and conservatorships, and Douglas K. Shults, the Unicoi County Attorney, is also a licensed title insurance agent who handles deeds and real estate closings.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipBusiness Lawand 3 more
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- 111 Gay StreetErwin, TN 37650
FirmKnoxville, TN
Since 2010 · Serves 5 counties
Elder law firm serving East Tennessee from Knoxville and Johnson City, founded in 2010 by Certified Elder Law Attorney Amelia Crotwell. It plans for long-term care through Medicaid, veterans benefits and Life Care Planning, and guides clients through probate and trust administration when an estate cannot avoid it. Its special needs work includes special needs trusts and conservatorships.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 5 more
- Office
- 903 N. Hall of Fame DriveKnoxville, TN 37917
Solo PracticeGallatin, TN
Serves the whole state
Mason & Associates practices from Gallatin in Sumner County, serving clients throughout Tennessee and Kentucky in elder law and estate planning only. It handles probate and trust administration, with a free 30-minute probate consultation by phone, in person or by video, and conservatorship petitions. Jake Mason is board-certified in both elder law and estate planning.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 6 more
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- 880 Greenlea Blvd, Suite BGallatin, TN 37066
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