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Grundy County, TN Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Grundy County details |
|---|---|
| Court | Grundy County Chancery Court, probate handled through the Clerk and Master under T.C.A. § 16-16-201 |
| Courthouse address | 68 Cumberland Street, Suite 200, Altamont, TN 37301 |
| Mailing | No separate mailing address is published; use 68 Cumberland Street, Suite 200, Altamont, TN 37301 for mail unless the clerk directs otherwise. |
| Phone | (931) 692-3455 |
| Fax | (931) 692-0425 |
| Hours | The county page does not publish office hours. Call before traveling. |
| Filing fee under T.C.A. § 8-21-401 | Grundy County's Chancery and probate schedule lists probate estates at $275.00, effective January 1, 2026, matching 2025 Public Chapter 486; state and local litigation taxes and any costs deposit are added as required by T.C.A. § 8-21-401. |
| Forms | Grundy County publishes a Chancery and probate fee schedule and the 12th Judicial District local rules, but it does not publish a standalone probate petition or checklist on the county page. |
| E-filing status | Tennessee has no statewide trial-court e-filing system. The 12th Judicial District local rules include e-filing rules for participating courts, but Grundy County's page does not announce an e-filing portal for probate filings. |
| Case search | Grundy County has an online portal at grundy.tncrtinfo.com. Confirm with the Clerk and Master whether Chancery probate case types appear there. |
| Remote appearance | Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 55, adopted June 8, 2023, leaves remote proceedings to the trial court's discretion. Ask the Grundy County Chancery Court office how it applies Rule 55 in estate matters. |
| Website | https://www.grundycountytn.net/officials/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you prepare a petition in Grundy County, make a working list of the person's probate assets, nonprobate transfers, known debts, beneficiaries, and any real estate. The right estate settlement path depends on what must pass through court and whether the estate needs authority to sell property, collect accounts, or deal with creditors.
Sunset's asset discovery searches more than 2,300 institutions so families can find accounts before they decide what to file. That matters in Grundy County because the Clerk and Master issues authority based on the property and relief requested, and an incomplete asset list can slow estate settlement.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Grundy County probate filings are handled at the courthouse office in Altamont for estates connected to Grundy County. Tennessee law sends the estate to the court exercising probate jurisdiction in the county where the person lived at death (T.C.A. § 30-4-102). In Grundy County, probate jurisdiction under T.C.A. § 16-16-201 is handled through the Grundy County Chancery Court office of the Clerk and Master.
Grundy County is part of Tennessee's 12th Judicial District. The county page states that the district includes Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties, so scheduling may depend on a multi-county Chancery Court calendar rather than a single-county daily probate docket.
The jurisdiction process
- Identify the estate assets and decide what authority is needed. If a will is being offered, Tennessee uses common form probate for many uncontested matters under T.C.A. § 30-1-117; solemn form probate under T.C.A. § 30-1-117 is the noticed route when that procedure is needed.
- Prepare the petition and supporting documents for the Grundy County Chancery Court office. Tennessee calls the personal representative's authority document letters testamentary when there is a will and letters of administration when there is not (T.C.A. § 30-1-117).
- Submit the papers to the Clerk and Master at 68 Cumberland Street, Suite 200, Altamont, TN 37301. Call (931) 692-3455 before going because the county page does not publish hours.
- Pay the required filing fee and court costs under T.C.A. § 8-21-401. Grundy County's schedule lists probate estates at $275.00, effective January 1, 2026, matching 2025 Public Chapter 486, with state and local litigation taxes and any costs deposit added.
- If the filing is accepted, the clerk issues the appropriate letters. Administration deadlines run from the issuance of letters for many estate steps, including notice to creditors under T.C.A. § 30-2-306.
- Handle required notices and creditor issues. In Tennessee, the clerk gives notice to creditors after letters issue (T.C.A. § 30-2-306), and the personal representative separately handles known-creditor and beneficiary duties that apply to the estate.
- File the inventory or any proper waiver within the time required by T.C.A. § 30-2-301, manage estate property, and keep records of money received and paid.
- Ask the Clerk and Master how hearings are scheduled and whether any appearance may proceed under Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 55, adopted June 8, 2023. Rule 55 permits remote technology at the trial court's discretion, but it does not create a statewide default.
- When debts, taxes, claims, transfers, and accountings are ready for closure, submit the closing documents required by the Clerk and Master and the Grundy County Chancery Court.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Grundy County
Tennessee's Administrative Office of the Courts does not publish a statewide probate form set; its self-help page directs estate and probate readers to the clerk in their own county. For Grundy County, that means starting with the Clerk and Master in Altamont.
Grundy County publishes a Chancery and probate fee schedule and the 12th Judicial District local rules. It does not publish a standalone probate petition or checklist on the county page. If you need a petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration under T.C.A. § 30-1-117, call the Clerk and Master before you travel or mail papers.
The 12th Judicial District local rules include a Rule 30 e-filing appendix for participating courts, but Grundy County's page does not announce an e-filing portal for probate filings. Do not assume electronic filing is available for a Grundy County estate unless the Clerk and Master confirms it.
Fees
Grundy County publishes a Chancery and probate fee schedule captioned effective January 1, 2026. The statewide probate estate fee is $275.00 effective January 1, 2026 under 2025 Public Chapter 486 and T.C.A. § 8-21-401; it rises to $300.00 in 2027 and $325.00 in 2028 under the same public chapter. State and local litigation taxes and any costs deposit are charged on top under T.C.A. § 8-21-401.
| Local fee item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Probate estates, including general administrations, small estate matters under T.C.A. § 30-4-103, insolvent estates, muniment of title under T.C.A. § 32-2-111, guardianships, and conservatorships | $275.00, effective January 1, 2026, under 2025 Public Chapter 486 and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Creditor claim | $50.00, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Exception to claim | $100.00, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Requests to sell real property, year's support, exempt property, homestead, insolvency, or interpretation | $200.00, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Notice to creditors under T.C.A. § 30-2-306 | $148.36, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Accountings | $75.00, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Copies | $0.50 per page, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Certification and seal | $5.00, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
| Fax filing | $5.00 plus $1.00 per page, effective January 1, 2026, under Grundy County's schedule and T.C.A. § 8-21-401 |
Local nuance
Grundy County-specific considerations
| Local point | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 12th Judicial District | Grundy County's own page states that its Chancery Court is in a six-county district with Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. Ask the Clerk and Master how that affects hearing dates for an estate. |
| Current 2026 probate fee schedule | Grundy County's fee schedule is dated effective January 1, 2026 and lists the current $275.00 probate estate fee under 2025 Public Chapter 486 and T.C.A. § 8-21-401. |
| E-filing is not announced for Grundy County probate | The district local rules include e-filing rules for participating courts, but Grundy County's page does not identify an e-filing portal for probate filings. Confirm the filing method with the Clerk and Master before preparing to submit papers. |
| Published case-search portal | Grundy County has a portal at grundy.tncrtinfo.com. Because the available court-type choices could not be confirmed from the public landing page, ask the Clerk and Master whether probate matters appear there. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 fee schedule | Grundy County publishes a Chancery and probate schedule effective January 1, 2026 listing probate estates at $275.00, consistent with 2025 Public Chapter 486 and T.C.A. § 8-21-401. |
| 12th Judicial District local rules | The county page links local court rules revised April 6, 2023 for the district that includes Grundy County. |
Scenarios
| Situation | Local path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start by separating property that passes outside probate from assets that need letters testamentary or letters of administration under T.C.A. § 30-1-117. If only limited court authority is needed, confirm the filing path with the Grundy County Clerk and Master before preparing papers. | Sunset helps find accounts, organize the asset list, and generate a probate packet for the Grundy County filing office. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | For a small estate under T.C.A. § 30-4-103, Tennessee uses a court petition for limited letters under T.C.A. § 30-4-102, not an out-of-court transfer. Call the Clerk and Master before traveling to Altamont because Grundy County's page does not publish hours or a standalone probate petition. | Sunset helps you collect institution details, prepare a county-ready packet, and decide whether local counsel should file or appear for you. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale of real property usually needs full court authority rather than only a small estate under T.C.A. § 30-4-103. File through the Grundy County Chancery Court office of the Clerk and Master and ask whether the request to sell real property should be filed with the opening petition or as a later request. | Sunset helps identify accounts and debts, assemble the estate settlement documents, and connect the family with a local probate attorney when a sale is involved. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Grundy County Clerk and Master | The local filing office for Grundy County probate matters. Court staff can provide filing logistics, but Tennessee court employees cannot give legal advice or engage in the practice of law under T.C.A. § 16-3-804. | 68 Cumberland Street, Suite 200, Altamont, TN 37301. Phone: (931) 692-3455. Fax: (931) 692-0425. |
| Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts self-help center | The statewide self-help page directs estate and probate readers to the clerk in their county and explains the court-staff legal-advice boundary under T.C.A. § 16-3-804. | https://www.tncourts.gov/programs/self-help-center |
| Tennessee court clerks list | A statewide clerk directory that can help confirm the correct court office when a Tennessee probate jurisdiction question arises under T.C.A. § 16-16-201. | https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-clerks/clerks-list |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | The organization's site lists Grundy County as served by its Tullahoma office. Its site says an appointment is required to meet with a lawyer and that phone or mail help may be available. | 281 Industrial Blvd., Tullahoma, TN 37388. Phone: (931) 455-7000 or (800) 238-1443. |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a probate attorney if the will may be contested, the estate includes real estate that must be sold, creditors are difficult, family members disagree, or you live outside Tennessee and cannot easily handle filings in Altamont. Sunset connects you to a vetted probate attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches for financial accounts, insurance, retirement assets, and other property so the family can understand what belongs in the Grundy County estate settlement plan.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into an organized probate packet tailored for the Grundy County Chancery Court office of the Clerk and Master.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate involves a home sale, a dispute, creditor issues, or a filing question that needs legal judgment, Sunset connects the family with a vetted local probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, understand the next filing step, and get matched with help without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Grundy County?
File through the Grundy County Chancery Court office of the Clerk and Master at 68 Cumberland Street, Suite 200, Altamont, TN 37301. Tennessee venue for the estate is tied to the county where the person lived at death (T.C.A. § 30-4-102), and Grundy County probate jurisdiction is handled in Chancery Court under T.C.A. § 16-16-201.
What phone number should I use for the Grundy County probate office?
Call the Clerk and Master at (931) 692-3455. The county page lists fax (931) 692-0425 for that office.
Does Grundy County publish probate forms online?
Grundy County publishes a Chancery and probate fee schedule and the 12th Judicial District local rules. It does not publish a standalone probate petition or checklist on the county page, so call the Clerk and Master before preparing a petition for letters testamentary or letters of administration under T.C.A. § 30-1-117.
What is the probate filing fee in Grundy County?
Grundy County's schedule lists probate estates at $275.00, effective January 1, 2026, matching 2025 Public Chapter 486 and T.C.A. § 8-21-401. State and local litigation taxes and any costs deposit are added under T.C.A. § 8-21-401.
Can I look up a Grundy County probate case online?
Grundy County has a portal at grundy.tncrtinfo.com. Confirm with the Clerk and Master whether Chancery probate case types are included before relying on the portal for an estate file.
Is e-filing available for Grundy County probate?
Tennessee has no statewide trial-court e-filing system. The 12th Judicial District local rules include e-filing rules for participating courts, but Grundy County's own page does not announce an e-filing portal for probate filings. Confirm the filing method with the Clerk and Master.
Can a Grundy County probate hearing be handled by phone or video?
Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 55, adopted June 8, 2023, says the use of teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings is permissible at the discretion of the trial court. Ask the Grundy County Chancery Court office how it applies Rule 55 in a specific estate.
Do I have to travel to Altamont for a Grundy County estate?
Not every estate requires the same in-person steps, but Grundy County's page does not publish hours or a probate e-filing portal. Call the Clerk and Master before traveling or mailing papers, especially if you live outside Tennessee.
What document gives the personal representative authority in Tennessee?
Tennessee uses letters testamentary when there is a will and letters of administration when there is not (T.C.A. § 30-1-117). In a small estate under T.C.A. § 30-4-103, the clerk issues limited letters under T.C.A. § 30-4-102 for the property covered by the petition.
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