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Conecuh County, AL Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Conecuh County information |
|---|---|
| Court | Conecuh County Probate Court |
| Courthouse address | 111 Court St Room 104, Evergreen, AL 36401 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 149, Evergreen, AL 36401 |
| Phone | (251) 578-1221 |
| [email protected] | |
| Fax | Call the probate office to ask whether a fax number is currently used for probate filings. |
| Hours | Call the probate office to confirm current public hours before traveling to Evergreen. |
| Filing fee | Conecuh County does not publish a dated local estate fee total. Alabama probate fees use the statutory fee structure in Ala. Code § 12-19-90 plus any local-law charges, so confirm the current total with the probate office before filing. |
| Local forms | No Conecuh County downloadable estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist is published. |
| Electronic filing | Conecuh County does not publish an electronic route for estate petitions. Ask the probate office how it wants your filing delivered. |
| Case search | Conecuh County's Ingenuity portal includes land records and probate case records: https://www.ingprobate.com/Conecuh_Probate/ |
| Remote appearance | Ask the probate office when a hearing is scheduled whether the probate judge will consider phone or video participation. |
| Website | https://www.conecuhcounty.us/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you open a Conecuh County estate, make a first list of the assets, debts, titled property, accounts, and possible creditors. The probate path and the documents you need depend on what the decedent owned, whether there is an original will, and whether anyone is likely to dispute who should serve as personal representative.
Sunset can help organize estate settlement before you contact the Conecuh County Probate Office. Sunset's search covers more than 2,300 financial institutions to help families identify accounts and assets that may affect the probate filing.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Conecuh County Probate Court in Evergreen serves probate matters for Conecuh County. No separate satellite probate office is published for estate filings, so the local filing point is the Conecuh County Probate Office at 111 Court St Room 104 in Evergreen.
Alabama venue for probating a will is generally the probate court of the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. For a nonresident decedent, venue may be in an Alabama county where the decedent left assets, or another county allowed by Alabama's venue statute (Ala. Code § 43-8-162).
The jurisdiction process
- Find the original will if there is one. A person holding the will after death has a duty to deliver it to someone able to secure probate (Ala. Code § 43-8-270).
- Identify the probate path before you file. If the estate needs full administration, the petition asks the Conecuh County Probate Court to appoint an executor or administrator, also called the personal representative.
- Prepare the petition and supporting documents. Conecuh County does not publish a local estate packet, so call the probate office before filing to ask what documents, copies, and payment form it wants.
- File in the Conecuh County Probate Office in Evergreen. The probate judge is the Alabama filing officer and the judicial officer who acts on the petition.
- Pay the current filing charges. Conecuh County does not publish a dated estate fee total, and Alabama uses the fee structure in Ala. Code § 12-19-90 plus any local-law charges, so confirm the amount before you go.
- Attend the hearing if the court sets one. When the hearing is scheduled, ask the probate office whether phone or video participation can be considered.
- Receive letters testamentary if there is a will and an executor is appointed, or letters of administration if there is no will or an administrator is appointed.
- Give required notices and publish notice to creditors as directed. Alabama's creditor claim period is generally six months, with additional actual-notice protections for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
- Collect assets, safeguard property, pay allowed claims in the required order, and keep records for the estate settlement.
- Close the estate through the settlement procedure the Conecuh County Probate Court requires. If an equitable dispute arises in a county without proven equity jurisdiction, an interested party may seek removal of the already-opened administration to the circuit court under Ala. Code § 12-11-41.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Conecuh County
Conecuh County does not publish a downloadable local estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist for probate filings. Alabama also does not provide a statewide probate form packet for public use, so call the Conecuh County Probate Office before preparing a petition.
Ask what the probate office wants for the specific filing, including the original will if there is one, death certificate requirements, names and addresses of heirs or beneficiaries, bond instructions if the court raises bond, and the current payment amount.
Local nuance
Conecuh County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for families |
|---|---|
| County-branded probate case portal | Conecuh County's Ingenuity portal includes a probate case records lookup as well as land records. Use the Conecuh portal for local probate case record access rather than Alabama's paid circuit and civil case service. |
| No published local estate packet | Plan to call the probate office before filing so you do not arrive without a required document, copy, or payment method. |
| Public hours not posted in the materials Conecuh County makes available | Call before traveling to Evergreen, especially if you are coming from outside Conecuh County. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| Revised Alabama Small Estates Act | Act 2025-431 changed Alabama summary distribution rules effective October 1, 2025. The current small-estate ceiling is $47,000 through at least March 31, 2027, tied to Ala. Code § 43-2-696.02. Conecuh County does not publish a local summary distribution packet, so ask the probate office what it requires. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Conecuh County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by confirming how the home is titled and whether any assets still require probate. If a probate estate is needed, file in the Conecuh County Probate Office in Evergreen and ask what documents are required. | Sunset helps identify accounts, organize asset details, and prepare a cleaner estate settlement plan before you call the probate office or an attorney. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Call the Conecuh County Probate Office before traveling. Ask whether the estate can use Alabama summary distribution and what Conecuh County wants for the filing, including the original will if one exists. | Sunset helps build the asset list, locate financial accounts, and help you decide what questions to ask before arranging travel. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually requires careful title review and often full administration. The Conecuh County Probate Court can appoint a personal representative, and a local probate attorney can advise on sale authority. | Sunset helps gather account and property information, generate an organized probate packet, and connect the family with a vetted attorney when a sale or dispute makes counsel important. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it can help | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Conecuh County Probate Office | Confirms local filing requirements, current charges, public hours, hearing logistics, and whether phone or video participation can be considered. | 111 Court St Room 104, Evergreen, AL 36401. Phone: (251) 578-1221. Email: [email protected]. |
| Conecuh County Ingenuity portal | Provides Conecuh County land records and probate case records lookup. | https://www.ingprobate.com/Conecuh_Probate/ |
| Legal Services Alabama | Statewide free civil legal help for eligible Alabamians. Its public practice areas include heirs property and estate planning, subject to eligibility and case priorities. | Intake: 866-456-4995. Website: https://legalservicesalabama.org/ |
| AlabamaLegalHelp.org | LSA points the public to this site for legal self-help information and referrals. | https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
A probate attorney is especially useful in Conecuh County if the estate includes real property to sell, heirs disagree, the will may be contested, creditors are active, bond questions arise, or you live outside Alabama and need local filing help. 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 find accounts that may belong in the estate. That asset picture makes the Conecuh County probate filing easier to plan.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you gather into an organized probate packet so you can contact the Conecuh County Probate Office or a probate attorney with fewer missing details.
Find a local probate attorney. If the estate settlement involves a home sale, a dispute, or a question about who should serve as personal representative, Sunset can connect you with a vetted Alabama probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset's estate settlement tools at no cost, including asset discovery, document organization, and attorney matching.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Conecuh County?
File probate matters with the Conecuh County Probate Office at 111 Court St Room 104 in Evergreen. The mailing address is PO Box 149, Evergreen, AL 36401.
Does Conecuh County publish probate forms?
Conecuh County does not publish a downloadable estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist. Call the probate office at (251) 578-1221 before you prepare or deliver a filing.
Can I look up a Conecuh County probate case online?
Conecuh County's Ingenuity portal includes probate case records and land records. The portal is at https://www.ingprobate.com/Conecuh_Probate/.
Can I e-file an estate petition in Conecuh County?
Conecuh County does not publish an electronic estate-petition filing route. Ask the probate office how it wants your petition, original will if there is one, copies, and payment delivered.
What is the filing fee for probate in Conecuh County?
Conecuh County does not publish a dated estate filing total. Alabama probate charges use the statutory fee structure in Ala. Code § 12-19-90 plus any local-law charges, so confirm the current amount with the probate office before filing.
Do I have to travel to Evergreen for a probate hearing?
Maybe. If the Conecuh County Probate Court sets a hearing, ask the probate office whether the probate judge will consider phone or video participation for your situation.
How long does probate take in Conecuh County?
Conecuh County does not publish a local filing-to-hearing schedule. Alabama's creditor claim period is generally six months, with actual-notice protections for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors, but that deadline is not a promise that an estate will close on a particular date (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
Who issues letters testamentary or letters of administration in Conecuh County?
The Conecuh County probate judge acts on the petition. If the court appoints a personal representative, the estate receives letters testamentary when there is a will or letters of administration when there is no will or no executor can serve.
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