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Perry County, AL Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Perry County information |
|---|---|
| Court | Perry County Probate Court |
| Courthouse address | 300 Washington St Suite 105, Marion, AL 36756 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 505, Marion, AL 36756. Call before mailing original documents because a state tax office listing gives PO Box 478. |
| Phone | (334) 683-2210. A Perry County online portal also lists (334) 567-1140 for probate-office refund questions, so call ahead if timing matters. |
| Fax | Not published |
| Hours | Not published. Call before visiting or mailing time-sensitive papers. |
| Filing fee | No dated Perry County probate fee total is published. Alabama uses a probate fee structure under (Ala. Code § 12-19-90) plus any local-law charges, so confirm the current total with the Perry County Probate Office before filing. |
| Local forms | No Perry County downloadable estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist is listed in the public materials available for this page. Ask the probate office what format it wants before filing. |
| E-filing | No electronic estate-filing route is published for Perry County. Ask the probate office how to submit original papers. |
| Case search | Perry County Ingenuity portal: https://www.ingprobate.com/Perry_Probate/ for land and probate case searches. |
| Remote appearance | Set by the Perry County Probate Court. Ask about phone or video participation when a hearing is scheduled. |
| Website | https://www.perrycountyal.gov/government/probate-judge |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose a probate path in Perry County, identify what the person owned, what was jointly owned, what passed by beneficiary designation, and what debts are still open. The right local filing depends on assets and liabilities, not just on whether there is a will.
Sunset helps families begin estate settlement by searching across more than 2,300 financial institutions for accounts, assets, and liabilities. That inventory gives you a clearer starting point before you call the Perry County Probate Office, prepare a petition, or decide whether to involve a local attorney.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Perry County Probate Court serves probate matters for Perry County from the courthouse in Marion. No Perry County satellite probate office is listed for estate filings.
For a decedent who lived in Alabama, venue is generally the probate court of the county where the decedent was domiciled at death. For a nonresident decedent, venue can be a county where the decedent left assets, subject to Alabama's venue rule (Ala. Code § 43-8-162).
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the original will if one exists, death certificate information, a list of assets and debts, and contact information for heirs and devisees. A person holding the will after death has a duty to deliver it to someone able to secure probate (Ala. Code § 43-8-270).
- Choose the filing path. If the estate needs a personal representative, prepare a petition asking the Perry County Probate Court to appoint an executor named in a will or an administrator when there is no will or no willing executor.
- Ask the Perry County Probate Office whether it has a preferred local petition format, because no Perry County downloadable estate packet is listed in the public materials available for this page.
- File the petition with the Perry County Probate Office in Marion, or ask the office how to submit original papers by mail. Confirm the current filing total before you send payment, because Perry County does not publish a dated probate fee total and Alabama fee law allows local-law charges in addition to the statutory structure (Ala. Code § 12-19-90).
- The probate judge reviews the filing and may set a hearing or request additional papers. If a hearing is set, ask the probate office at that time whether phone or video participation is allowed.
- If the petition is granted, the court issues letters testamentary for an executor or letters of administration for an administrator. Those letters are the authority documents banks, title companies, and other institutions usually ask to see.
- Give and publish required notices after appointment. Alabama's nonclaim rule bars untimely creditor claims, with a six-month claims period and a 30-day period after actual notice for creditors entitled to actual notice (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
- Collect estate assets, address valid claims, handle any sale or transfer that requires court authority, distribute remaining property, and complete the settlement or closing steps required by the Perry County Probate Court. If an interested party seeks removal of the administration to the circuit court, that happens only after the probate court has opened the administration (Ala. Code § 12-11-41).
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Perry County
Perry County does not list a downloadable local estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist in the public materials available for this page. Before filing, call the Perry County Probate Office and ask what petition format, copies, payment method, and original documents it wants.
If there is an original will, do not assume a copy is enough. Ask the probate office how it wants the original delivered and whether mailing is appropriate for your situation.
Local nuance
Perry County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Marion is the courthouse city | Perry County probate filings go to Marion, Alabama. Marion County, Alabama is a different county and should not be used for Perry County filings. |
| Perry has a county-branded online portal | The Perry County Ingenuity portal includes land and probate case searches at https://www.ingprobate.com/Perry_Probate/. |
| Mailing address should be checked before sending originals | PO Box 505 is the mailing address used here. A state tax office listing gives PO Box 478, so call the probate office before mailing an original will or other irreplaceable papers. |
| Phone listings conflict | (334) 683-2210 is the main probate number used here. A Perry County online portal also lists (334) 567-1140 for probate-office refund questions, so call ahead if timing matters. |
Recent updates
| Date | Change | What it means for Perry County filings |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Alabama's Revised Alabama Small Estates Act changed the summary distribution ceiling formula under (Ala. Code § 43-2-696.02). | Ask the Perry County Probate Office about its current local filing process before relying on older small-estate instructions. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Local path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse w/ co-owned home | Start by confirming how the Perry County home is titled and whether any assets still require probate authority. If a probate filing is needed, the Perry County Probate Office in Marion is the local starting point. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts, and property details so the surviving spouse can see what is inside and outside the estate before filing. |
| Out-of-state adult child w/ small estate | Call the Perry County Probate Office before mailing anything. No electronic estate-filing route is published, and the office should confirm how it wants original papers, payment, and any hearing handled. | Sunset helps organize the asset list, prepare questions for the probate office, and connect the child with a local attorney if the filing cannot be handled from a distance. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | If a Perry County home must be sold through the estate, expect to discuss full administration with the probate office or a local attorney. Alabama summary distribution is for personal property and does not transfer real property. | Sunset helps gather asset and debt information, create an estate settlement plan, and connect the parent with a vetted Alabama probate attorney. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County Probate Office | Confirms filing logistics, current hours, mailing instructions, payment method, hearing scheduling, and local document requirements. Probate office staff cannot give legal advice. | 300 Washington St Suite 105, Marion, AL 36756. Phone: (334) 683-2210. |
| Legal Services Alabama | Statewide free civil legal help for eligible Alabamians, subject to eligibility and case-type priorities. Its published practice areas include heirs property and estate planning. | Intake: 866-456-4995. Online applications are accepted through Legal Services Alabama. |
| AlabamaLegalHelp.org | Legal Services Alabama points the public to this companion self-help and referral site. | https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/ |
| Perry County online portal | Provides Perry County land and probate case searches through the county-branded Ingenuity portal. | https://www.ingprobate.com/Perry_Probate/ |
When to hire an attorney
A probate attorney is worth considering if the estate includes a Perry County home that must be sold, heirs disagree, a will contest is possible, creditor issues are unclear, an out-of-state family member is trying to file from a distance, or the probate office asks for documents you are not comfortable preparing. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions to help identify accounts, assets, and liabilities that may belong in the estate settlement plan.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into an organized probate packet, so you can call the Perry County Probate Office with a clearer list of documents and questions.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs legal judgment, real property work, contested issues, or a filing strategy, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Alabama probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize estate settlement, discover assets, and understand next steps without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Perry County?
File through the Perry County Probate Court in Marion. The courthouse address is 300 Washington St Suite 105, Marion, AL 36756.
Is Marion, Alabama the same as Marion County?
No. Marion is the city where Perry County's courthouse is located. Marion County, Alabama is a different county, so Perry County filings should use the Perry County Probate Court in Marion.
Does Perry County have probate e-filing?
No electronic estate-filing route is published for Perry County. Call the Perry County Probate Office before sending original papers or payment.
Can I look up a Perry County probate case online?
Yes. Perry County has a county-branded Ingenuity portal at https://www.ingprobate.com/Perry_Probate/ that includes probate case and land searches.
What are the Perry County Probate Office hours?
Perry County does not publish probate office hours in the public materials available for this page. Call (334) 683-2210 before visiting.
What is the filing fee for probate in Perry County?
Perry County does not publish a dated probate fee total. Alabama's probate fee law uses a statutory structure under (Ala. Code § 12-19-90) and may include local-law charges, so confirm the current total with the Perry County Probate Office before filing.
Does Perry County publish local probate forms?
No Perry County downloadable estate petition, cover sheet, or checklist is listed in the public materials available for this page. Ask the probate office what format it wants before you file.
Can I attend a Perry County probate hearing by phone or video?
That is set by the Perry County Probate Court. If a hearing is scheduled, ask the probate office whether phone or video participation is allowed for that hearing.
Do I have to travel to Marion to handle a Perry County estate?
Not always, but no electronic estate-filing route is published for Perry County and original papers may be required. Call the probate office before traveling or mailing documents, and consider using a local attorney if you live outside Alabama.
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