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Shelby County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

2

Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

4 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

County Fee Schedule

Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Shelby County (Memphis) operates a dedicated Probate Court whose case records are searchable through the Tennessee Public Court Records System (TnCIS) and the Probate Court Clerk's own public query tools. Records are searchable but may not be complete and document images may be limited. Confirm case details directly with the Shelby County Probate Court Clerk.

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Clerk & Master Website

Go straight to the Clerk & Master website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$341.5
Small Estate Affidavit$41

Filing Options

in person

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

Clerk & Master Information

Shelby County Probate Court

140 Adams Avenue, Room 124, Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: (901) 222-3750

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clerk & Master Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Shelby County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Shelby County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Clerk & Master website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 14, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Tennessee can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.