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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Probate Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Washington County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.

Washington County Probate Court Guide

Settled Estate records a 6-month creditor claim period for the Washington County Judge of Probate, read from 10 linked sources and last verified June 10, 2026.

By Settled Estate Editorial Team

First Judicial Circuit of Alabama · Probate Court information · Updated June 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Ala. Code 12-19-90 sets the statewide judge-of-probate fee schedule: probate of a will of not more than five pages (including three certified copies of letters and final settlement up to 10 pages) is $45.00, grant of letters of administration (with three certified copies, final settlement up to 10 pages) is $45.00, plus $3.00 per page over those limits. Local acts allow counties to charge different or additional amounts, and filing deposits vary by county - verify the current local fee schedule with the Washington County probate office before quoting filing, publication, copy, or recording totals.

Required Documents

  • Death certificate

    Verify whether the county requires a certified copy for the selected filing.

  • Original will and codicils

    Original will handling depends on whether a will exists and the selected probate path. Summary distribution requires a self-proved will (Ala. Code 43-8-132 or 43-8-133) if a will exists.

  • County probate court forms or AOC forms for the selected proceeding

    Use current forms and confirm local county instructions.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Records portal

Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record. An account may be required.

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Filing Methods: in person, mail

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
Verify locally
Creditor Claims
6 months
Known Creditor Notice
30 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
grant of letters (or five months from first publication of notice, whichever is later)
Statute
Ala. Code 43-2-350; 43-2-60; 43-2-61; 43-2-62

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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