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Nashville Wills & Estate Attorney
Without a will, your loved ones fall to the laws of intestate succession. Talk with attorney Kim Thompson about a will, your estate and what your family would have to do in Davidson County.
Thompson Law helps Nashville families with wills and estate matters. If you do not have a will, your loved ones fall to the laws of intestate succession, which can bring steps such as posting a bond. If you do have one, always tell your loved ones where the original can be found.
What happens in Davidson County
The Seventh Circuit Court, Probate Division, commonly known as the Davidson County Probate Court, has exclusive jurisdiction in the county over the administration of estates, including the probate of wills. Our guide to a will or a living trust in Nashville covers what the court handles and what closing an estate involves.
Will, trust or both?
A living trust is a different document with a different job. Which one fits depends on your family and what you own, and sometimes the simpler answer is the right one. It is also worth knowing how Tennessee and federal estate taxes work and what TennCare estate recovery means if long-term care is part of the picture.
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Call (615) 832-2335 to schedule a free consultation with attorney Kim Thompson, or contact the firm.
- Writing a will
Say who receives what you own. Without a will, your loved ones fall to the laws of intestate succession.
- Finding the original
If you make a will, always tell your loved ones where the original can be found.
- Davidson County probate
The Seventh Circuit Court, Probate Division, has exclusive jurisdiction in the county over the administration of estates, including the probate of wills.
- The other documents
A will does not make medical decisions for you. Tennessee has a separate Advance Directive for Health Care.
FAQ
Nashville Wills & Estate Attorney Questions
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What happens if I die without a will?
Your loved ones fall to the laws of intestate succession, which can bring extra steps such as posting a bond. A will lets you say who receives what you own.
What if my family cannot find my will?
Always tell your loved ones where the original will can be found. Finding it later can be a real problem for a family, so make it easy for them.
What does it cost to file a will for probate in Davidson County?
The clerk's fee schedule effective January 1, 2026 lists $334.50 for a petition to probate a will. That is the court filing fee only.
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Without a will, your loved ones fall to the laws of intestate succession. Talk with attorney Kim Thompson about a will, your estate and what your family would have to do in Davidson County.