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Bullock County, AL Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Bullock County information |
|---|---|
| Court | Bullock County Probate Court |
| Courthouse address | 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 71, Union Springs, AL 36089 |
| Phone | 334-738-2250 |
| Fax | No probate fax number is published for Bullock County. |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Filing fee | Bullock County does not publish a dated local probate fee schedule. Ask the probate office for the current total before filing. Alabama probate fee items are governed by Ala. Code § 12-19-90, and local charges may apply. |
| Local forms | The county probate page does not publish local probate forms. |
| E-filing | No electronic estate filing route is published. Ask the probate office how to submit the petition and original will, if there is one. |
| Case search | Bullock County uses an Ingenuity portal for land records and probate case records: https://www.ingprobate.com/Bullock_Probate/ |
| Remote appearance | Ask the probate office when a hearing is set. The court controls whether phone or video participation can be approved. |
| Website | https://bullockal.com/probate-office/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Bullock County, identify the decedent's assets, debts, co-owned property, beneficiary designations, and any original will. That information determines whether a full administration is needed and helps the probate office route your petition correctly.
Sunset can support estate settlement before filing by helping families search across more than 2,300 financial institutions for accounts and assets, then organize what the Bullock County Probate Court will need to see.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Bullock County Probate Court in Union Springs serves Bullock County through a single probate office at 217 N Prairie St. Alabama venue for probating a will generally points to the probate court of the county where the decedent was domiciled at death, or, for a nonresident decedent, a county where the decedent left assets (Ala. Code § 43-8-162).
The jurisdiction process
- Collect the original will, if there is one, death information, asset information, creditor information, and the names and addresses of heirs or beneficiaries.
- Choose the correct local path with the Bullock County Probate Office. Alabama uses an executor when a will names someone to serve and an administrator when there is no will or no willing executor.
- Prepare the petition and any supporting documents requested by the probate office. Bullock County does not publish a local probate form packet online, so confirm the accepted packet before you file.
- File the petition with the Bullock County Probate Office in Union Springs and ask for the current filing total. If there is an original will, bring or send the original as instructed.
- The probate judge reviews the filing, schedules any required hearing, and determines whether letters testamentary or letters of administration should issue.
- Ask the probate office about hearing logistics when the date is set, including whether phone or video participation can be requested.
- After appointment, the personal representative gives required notices, publishes creditor notice as directed, gathers assets, and handles claims. Alabama's creditor nonclaim period is six months, with additional actual-notice rules for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
- Use the letters testamentary or letters of administration to collect estate assets, communicate with financial institutions, sell or transfer property as authorized, pay allowed expenses and claims, and keep records for the estate.
- When administration is ready to close, prepare the settlement or closing filing required by the court and follow any Bullock County Probate Court instructions for final approval.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Bullock County
Bullock County's probate page does not publish downloadable probate forms, checklists, or cover sheets. Call the Bullock County Probate Office at 334-738-2250 before preparing a petition so you know which documents the office expects for a will, an intestate estate, or a closing filing.
Alabama does not use one public probate packet that works for every county. In Bullock County, the safest first step is to confirm the local filing requirements directly with the probate office.
Local nuance
Bullock County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means in Bullock County |
|---|---|
| Single probate office | Estate filings are routed through the Bullock County Probate Office in Union Springs. No satellite probate office is published for Bullock County. |
| County-branded record portal | The Ingenuity portal for Bullock County includes links for land records and probate case records. Use the Bullock County portal, not a general Alabama trial-court search, when looking for a Bullock probate case. |
| Thin local web page | The county probate page publishes contact information and hours, but not a fee schedule, local forms, or electronic estate filing instructions. Plan to call before filing. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| Alabama small-estate law changed effective October 1, 2025 | Act 2025-431 changed the summary distribution ceiling mechanism under Ala. Code § 43-2-696.02. Bullock County filers should confirm any local summary distribution packet or publication instructions with the probate office before filing. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Bullock County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Start by identifying how the home is titled and whether any assets require court authority. If probate is needed, file through the Bullock County Probate Office in Union Springs and ask what the court needs for the petition. | Sunset helps identify accounts, organize property information, and prepare an estate settlement plan before you contact the probate office. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | Call the Bullock County Probate Office before traveling or mailing documents. Ask whether the estate may use Alabama summary distribution, whether an original will is required, and how notice and publication will be handled. | Sunset helps gather account information remotely and can connect you with local counsel if the filing needs Alabama-specific help. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually requires careful review of title, authority, heirs, and any court approval needed. Open the estate through the Bullock County Probate Court if probate authority is required. | Sunset helps organize assets and debts, generate a probate packet, and connect the family with a vetted Alabama probate attorney for sale-related questions. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it can help | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Bullock County Probate Office | Provides filing logistics, local hours, current fee totals, hearing instructions, and directions for submitting probate papers. Probate office staff cannot choose a legal strategy for you. | 217 N Prairie St, Union Springs, AL 36089. Phone: 334-738-2250. |
| Legal Services Alabama | Statewide free civil legal help for low-income Alabamians, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Its published work includes heirs property and estate planning, not a promise of estate administration representation. | Intake: 866-456-4995. Online applications are accepted through Legal Services Alabama. |
| AlabamaLegalHelp.org | Legal Services Alabama identifies this as a self-help and referral site. Use it as a general legal information starting point. | https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
Consider a probate attorney if there is a will contest, disputed heirs, real estate that must be sold, unclear title, creditor conflict, tax questions, or a request to move an already-opened administration to the circuit court under Ala. Code § 12-11-41. Sunset connects families with a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions to help families locate accounts, insurance, and other assets that may affect estate settlement.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you gather into an organized probate packet so you can file with the Bullock County Probate Office with fewer missing details.
Find a local probate attorney. When a Bullock County estate needs legal help, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Alabama probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset's estate settlement tools without paying a platform fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Bullock County?
File with the Bullock County Probate Office at 217 N Prairie St in Union Springs. The mailing address is PO Box 71, Union Springs, AL 36089.
What is the phone number for the Bullock County Probate Court?
Call 334-738-2250 for the Bullock County Probate Office.
Does Bullock County publish probate forms online?
The county probate page does not publish local probate forms online. Call the probate office before filing to ask which petition and supporting documents the court expects.
How much does probate cost in Bullock County?
Bullock County does not publish a dated local probate fee schedule. Ask the probate office for the current total before filing. Alabama probate fee items are governed by Ala. Code § 12-19-90, and local charges may apply.
Can I look up a Bullock County probate case online?
Yes. Bullock County's Ingenuity portal includes a probate case records lookup at https://www.ingprobate.com/Bullock_Probate/.
Can I file a Bullock County probate case electronically?
No electronic estate filing route is published for Bullock County. Ask the probate office how it wants the petition and any original will submitted.
Do I have to travel to Union Springs for a probate hearing?
Ask the Bullock County Probate Office when the hearing is set. The court decides whether phone or video participation can be approved for a particular hearing.
What are the Bullock County Probate Office hours?
The published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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