Estate Planning & Probate lawyers for Memphis
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Wills and estates in Shelby County
Wills and estates are handled by the Shelby County Probate Court; its clerk's office is at 140 Adams Avenue, Room 124, Memphis.
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About estate planning and probate law in Tennessee
Wills and trusts, powers of attorney, probate and estate administration, guardianships and estate disputes. In Tennessee the court that handles estates depends on the county — a probate court, a probate division of the circuit court, or the chancery court.
- In Davidson County, the Seventh Circuit Court's Probate Division has exclusive jurisdiction over the administration of estates; Shelby County has a separate Probate Court; in Knox and Montgomery counties the Chancery Court handles probate.
- Who inherits when there is no will, and the deadlines for probating a will, are set by Tennessee law — check with the court clerk or a lawyer.
- HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486) arranges a free consultation with a licensed Tennessee attorney for people who can't afford one.
Common questions about estate planning and probate lawyers in Memphis
Where are wills and estates handled for someone who lived in Memphis?
Wills and estates are handled by the Shelby County Probate Court; its clerk's office is at 140 Adams Avenue, Room 124, Memphis.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Tennessee?
Tennessee law decides who inherits. We haven't been able to confirm the shares on an official page, so we don't set them out here — the court clerk or a lawyer can explain how they apply.
Is there free legal help with wills in Tennessee?
HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486) arranges a free consultation with a licensed Tennessee attorney for people who can't afford a lawyer. JusticeForAllTN.org lists Legal Aid offices and legal clinics.
Are the estate planning and probate lawyers listed for Memphis licensed?
The Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility's online directory lists every attorney licensed to practise law in Tennessee, with their office address, so you can look up any lawyer before you hire them. Each lawyer on these pages was checked in that directory before being listed, but people move firms, so check again before you hire.
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