Estate Planning in Tennessee

Tennessee ( TN)
Average: $1,600
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$350
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$1,600
Typical Estate Planning Case
High Estimate
$4,500
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $175/hr $260/hr $425/hr
Total Cost Estimate $350 $1,600 $4,500

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in Tennessee

Tennessee has no state estate or inheritance tax (inheritance tax phased out in 2016). Simple wills cost $350-$800, comprehensive plans $1,600-$3,500. Tennessee probate is handled through county Chancery or Probate Courts. Small estates under $50,000 qualify for simplified procedures. Tennessee does not recognize beneficiary deeds/TOD deeds for real property, making trusts the primary probate avoidance tool. The state requires specific will formalities including two witnesses. Tennessee has specific conservatorship laws for incapacitated persons.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (TN)

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TX

Texas

Avg. $350/hr
FL

Florida

Avg. $350/hr
GA

Georgia

Avg. $300/hr
NC

North Carolina

Avg. $300/hr
VA

Virginia

Avg. $350/hr

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