Fayette County Probate Court Guide

Note: Georgia probate filing fees are set statewide by O.C.G.A. 15-9-60 (Georgia Council of Probate Court Judges Schedule of Costs and Fees). Effective January 1, 2025 (2024 SB 232), the base fee for an initial decedent's-estate proceeding is $175.00, plus a mandatory $15 Indigent Defense fee (O.C.G.A. 15-21A-6) on most petitions, exclusive of service of process, publication of citation, certified copies, and recording charges. These statewide statutory amounts apply in every county; a county may add small local add-ons, so verify the current local total and payment rules with the county probate court before filing. Fayette County's Probate Court fee page lists common estate filing examples including Letters of Administration without powers $205, Letters of Administration with powers including publication $385, Probate Will in Solemn Form $205, Probate Will in Solemn Form with Will Annexed $205, Year's Support $385, Temporary Letters of Administration $190, Discharge of Personal Representative including publication $235, Safe-Deposit Box petition $90, and adult guardian/conservator petition $655. The court says the list is provided for convenience only and is not exhaustive. Verify current totals, copies, service, publication, and payment rules directly with the court.