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Lawrence County, AL Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Lawrence County Probate Court |
| Courthouse address | 14451 Market St Suite 130, Moulton, AL 35650 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 310, Moulton, AL 35650 |
| Phone | (256) 974-2439 |
| Filing fee | No single statewide total applies. Alabama uses a probate judges' fee schedule plus any local-law charges, so call the Lawrence County Probate Office for the current total before filing (Ala. Code § 12-19-90). |
| Local forms | No specific Lawrence County estate packet is identified online. Ask the probate office what it wants for the petition, original will if any, death certificate, notice material and payment. |
| E-filing | No estate e-filing route is published for Lawrence County. Ask the probate office how to deliver a filing. |
| Case search | Lawrence County uses its own online lookup at https://ingprobate.com/lawrence_probate/ for land records and probate case records, with an R.E.A.A.C.T property fraud alert tool. |
| Remote appearance | Ask the probate office when a hearing is set whether the Lawrence County Probate Court will allow phone or video participation. |
| Website | Online records lookup: https://ingprobate.com/lawrence_probate/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Lawrence County, make a working list of the decedent's assets, debts, accounts, real estate, vehicles, beneficiaries and known creditors. The right estate settlement path depends on what exists, how it is titled and whether there is an original will.
Sunset can search across more than 2,300 institutions to help identify accounts and assets before you contact the Lawrence County Probate Office. That preparation helps you ask the office or an attorney more precise questions about the petition, notices and authority documents.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Lawrence County Probate Court serves Lawrence County from the courthouse in Moulton, the county seat. The filing location identified for estate matters is 14451 Market St Suite 130, Moulton, AL 35650.
For Alabama probate venue, use the probate court of the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. For a nonresident decedent, venue can be in a county where the decedent left assets (Ala. Code § 43-8-162).
The jurisdiction process
- Find the original will if one exists, gather the death certificate, identify the likely executor or administrator and make a list of assets and debts.
- Call the Lawrence County Probate Office at (256) 974-2439 before filing to ask what petition materials, copies and payment method it wants.
- File the petition with the Lawrence County Probate Office at 14451 Market St Suite 130 in Moulton, or follow the delivery instructions the probate office gives you.
- Pay the filing charges quoted by the probate office. Alabama has a statutory probate fee schedule, but local-law charges can affect the amount due (Ala. Code § 12-19-90).
- The Lawrence County probate judge reviews the petition, the will if there is one and any required notice or consent issues before appointing a personal representative.
- If a hearing is set, ask the probate office whether the court will allow a phone or video appearance and what the court expects before the hearing date.
- After appointment, the court issues letters testamentary for an executor named in a will or letters of administration for an administrator when there is no admitted will or no serving executor.
- Publish and give notice to creditors as directed. Alabama's nonclaim period is six months, with an actual-notice rule for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
- Use the authority documents to collect assets, manage bills, address claims, handle any needed sale or distribution and keep records for settlement.
- When administration is ready to close, follow the Lawrence County Probate Court's instructions for final settlement, accounting, waivers or any closing order.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Lawrence County
No specific Lawrence County downloadable estate packet is identified online. Before you prepare a petition, call the Lawrence County Probate Office at (256) 974-2439 and ask which local petition, cover sheet, death certificate, original will, notice material and payment method the office wants.
Alabama does not use one public filing packet for every county probate court. In Lawrence County, the practical first step is to ask the probate office what it wants for your type of estate settlement before you sign or mail anything.
Local nuance
Lawrence County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for families |
|---|---|
| County online lookup | Lawrence County has an online lookup at https://ingprobate.com/lawrence_probate/ that includes probate case records and land records. If the lookup does not show what you need, call the probate office rather than assuming the case does not exist. |
| R.E.A.A.C.T alert tool | The same portal lists an R.E.A.A.C.T property fraud alert tool. Families dealing with real estate can use that tool as an alert service while they are also handling estate settlement steps through the probate court. |
Recent updates
| Change | What changed |
|---|---|
| Act 2025-431 | Effective October 1, 2025, Alabama changed its small-estate ceiling so it equals the combined Article 6 allowances. The operative amount stated for the current period is $47,000 through March 31, 2027 (Ala. Code § 43-2-696.02). |
Scenarios
| Situation | Local path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by checking how the home is titled and whether there are probate assets in Lawrence County. If a probate filing is needed, call the Lawrence County Probate Office before filing to ask what petition materials it wants. | Sunset helps identify accounts, organize the asset list and prepare questions for the probate office or an attorney. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Call the Lawrence County Probate Office before traveling to ask whether the statewide summary distribution path may fit and how the office wants the original will, if any, delivered. Real property is outside that path. | Sunset helps gather asset information remotely and connect the family with local counsel when a filing or hearing needs Alabama guidance. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A home sale usually points toward a full Lawrence County administration so a personal representative can obtain court authority and handle the sale steps. Ask the probate office about filing materials and ask an attorney about title and sale issues. | Sunset helps build the inventory, track debts and prepare the estate settlement packet for attorney review. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County Probate Office | Filing location for Lawrence County estate petitions, questions about local filing materials, payment and hearing logistics. | 14451 Market St Suite 130, Moulton, AL 35650. Phone: (256) 974-2439. |
| Lawrence County online records lookup | Searches Lawrence County land records and probate case records, and lists an R.E.A.A.C.T property fraud alert tool. | https://ingprobate.com/lawrence_probate/ |
| Legal Services Alabama | Statewide civil legal aid intake for eligible Alabama residents. Its published areas include heirs property and estate planning, but families should ask about eligibility and current priorities. | 866-456-4995, or 888-835-3505 in Spanish. Intake hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| AlabamaLegalHelp.org | Legal Services Alabama identifies this as a companion self-help site for Alabama residents. | https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
Consider talking with an Alabama probate attorney if the estate includes real estate, a business, creditor disputes, missing heirs, a will contest, family conflict, a possible removal issue or uncertainty about who should serve as personal representative. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families identify accounts, insurance, real estate clues and other assets so the Lawrence County estate settlement starts with a clearer inventory.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns family information, asset details and will status into an organized probate packet for attorney review or for questions to the Lawrence County Probate Office.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs legal help, Sunset connects families with a vetted Alabama probate attorney who can advise on the Lawrence County filing.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement tasks, discover assets and understand next steps without paying Sunset for the service.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Lawrence County, Alabama?
File with the Lawrence County Probate Office at 14451 Market St Suite 130 in Moulton, unless the probate office gives you different delivery instructions. The probate court serves Lawrence County.
What phone number should I call for the Lawrence County Probate Office?
Call (256) 974-2439 for Lawrence County probate filing questions, including current charges, local forms, copies and hearing instructions.
Can I e-file a probate petition in Lawrence County?
No estate e-filing route is published for Lawrence County. Ask the probate office how it wants the petition, original will if any and payment delivered.
Can I look up a Lawrence County probate case online?
Lawrence County uses its own online lookup at https://ingprobate.com/lawrence_probate/. The portal includes probate case records, land records and an R.E.A.A.C.T property fraud alert tool.
Are Lawrence County probate cases on the Alabama trial-court public access site?
Use the Lawrence County online lookup for probate case records. Alabama's state trial-court public access system is not the Lawrence County probate filing portal.
Does Lawrence County publish local probate forms?
No specific downloadable Lawrence County estate packet is identified online. Call the probate office before filing and ask what petition materials, original will, death certificate, notice material and payment it wants.
How much does it cost to file probate in Lawrence County?
The total is not a single statewide amount. Alabama uses a statutory probate judges' fee schedule plus any local-law charges, so call the Lawrence County Probate Office for the current total before filing (Ala. Code § 12-19-90).
Do I have to travel to Moulton for a Lawrence County probate hearing?
Ask the probate office when the hearing is set whether the Lawrence County Probate Court will allow phone or video participation. Do not assume the court will approve a remote appearance unless the office or court tells you.
How long does Lawrence County probate take?
The timing depends on the assets, notices, creditor claims, disputes and court schedule. Alabama's six-month creditor period is a claims deadline, not a promise that the estate will be finished in six months (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
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