Estate Planning & Probate in Wilson County, Tennessee
There are two reasons people look up Wilson 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 Wilson County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Wilson 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 Wilson County, probate runs through the Chancery Court at 134 South College Street, Room 200, Lebanon. The court sits in the 15th Judicial District. The same 15th Judicial District also serves Jackson, Macon, Smith and Trousdale.
Full Wilson Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Chancery Court
Wilson County · 15th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Register of Deeds
Wilson 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 September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Chancery Court
The Wilson County Probate Court was created by private act. The Clerk and Master has been appointed Special Master and may perform many functions formerly reserved to the County Judge, subject to review by the Probate Judge. Under 2007 Private Acts ch. 46, all probate cases are assigned to Division III of the Court of General Sessions of Wilson County. Contact Chancery Court at 615-444-2835 for equity matters. Contact Probate Court at 615-466-5311 for estate administration, small estates, inventories, and executor/administrator appointments. Fax filing help is available through each court's line.
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