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Randolph County, AL Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Randolph County detail |
|---|---|
| Court | Randolph County Probate Court |
| Probate office | Randolph County Probate Office, also styled the Probate Judge's Office locally |
| Courthouse address | 1 Main St, Wedowee, AL 36278 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 249, Wedowee, AL 36278 |
| Phone | (256) 357-4933 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Filing fee | Randolph County does not publish an estate filing total online. Ask the probate office before filing. Alabama estate fees combine a statutory base under Ala. Code § 12-19-90 with local-law charges. |
| Local forms | No estate petition forms, cover sheets, or estate checklists are published by the county. |
| E-filing | Randolph County does not publish an estate e-filing option. Contact the probate office before mailing or delivering a petition. |
| Case lookup | The county offers an online lookup at https://www.ingprobate.com/randolph_probate/ for land documents and probate case files. |
| Remote appearance | Ask the probate office when a hearing is set. Randolph County does not publish a remote-appearance rule. |
| Website | https://randolphcountyal.gov/probate/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file in Randolph County, identify the assets, debts, account holders, beneficiaries, and whether any asset can move without probate. Estate settlement moves faster when you know what is actually in the estate before asking the probate judge for letters testamentary or letters of administration.
Sunset's asset discovery searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions to help families find accounts, balances, and liabilities before the first filing. Use that inventory to decide what to ask the Randolph County Probate Office for and what fee total to confirm before filing.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Randolph County Probate Court serves all of Randolph County from Wedowee. Estate filings are made through the Randolph County Probate Office at 1 Main St, Wedowee, AL 36278.
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 can be in a county where the decedent left assets (Ala. Code § 43-8-162).
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the original will if there is one, death certificate information, a list of heirs and beneficiaries, and an inventory of assets and debts.
- Choose the correct Alabama estate path before filing. Randolph County does not publish local estate petition forms, so call the probate office at (256) 357-4933 to ask what petition format and attachments the office wants.
- File the petition with the Randolph County Probate Office in Wedowee. If you plan to mail documents, call first to confirm the mailing instructions and whether the original will must be delivered separately.
- Confirm the current filing total with the probate office before filing. Randolph County does not publish an estate filing total online, and Alabama estate fees combine a statutory base under Ala. Code § 12-19-90 with local-law charges.
- The probate judge reviews the petition and any original will. If a hearing is required, ask the probate office how Randolph County schedules the hearing and whether any phone or video appearance can be requested.
- After appointment, the executor or administrator receives letters testamentary or letters of administration, which are the documents banks, title companies, and other institutions usually request before working with the estate.
- Publish and send creditor notices as required. Alabama's nonclaim rule generally bars claims not presented within six months, with additional actual-notice protections for known or reasonably ascertainable creditors (Ala. Code § 43-2-350).
- Use the letters to collect assets, manage expenses, address valid claims, and keep estate records. If a dispute requires action beyond the probate court's authority, an interested party may seek removal of the administration to the circuit court after the probate court has acted first (Ala. Code § 12-11-41).
- When administration is complete, file the closing papers or settlement materials the Randolph County Probate Court requires.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Randolph County
Randolph County does not publish estate petition forms, estate cover sheets, or estate checklists on its probate page. Its posted probate-office materials address non-estate services such as land-document fees, boat and vessel registration, and notary public updates.
Call the Randolph County Probate Office before filing to ask what petition format, notices, proposed orders, and copies the office wants for your estate settlement. Bring or arrange delivery of the original will if the decedent left one.
Local nuance
Randolph County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a filing |
|---|---|
| County online lookup | Randolph County uses its own online lookup at https://www.ingprobate.com/randolph_probate/ for land documents and probate case files. If a file does not appear there, call the probate office. |
| No local estate forms online | The county does not publish estate petition forms, cover sheets, or checklists. Ask the probate office what to submit before you prepare a filing packet. |
| Published office hours | The county publishes probate office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Recent updates
| Change | What changed |
|---|---|
| Act 2025-431 | Effective October 1, 2025, Alabama changed the summary distribution ceiling. The current amount is $47,000, effective October 1, 2025, under Ala. Code § 43-2-696.02, and the rule ties the ceiling to allowances adjusted under Ala. Code § 43-8-116. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Randolph County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | Start by checking title, account ownership, and whether any asset still needs probate court authority. If letters are needed, file through the Randolph County Probate Office in Wedowee and confirm the current filing total before filing. | Sunset helps identify accounts, debts, and title issues so the spouse can see what belongs in the estate settlement packet. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | Call the probate office before mailing anything. Randolph County does not publish estate forms or an e-filing option, so the office should confirm the petition format, delivery method, and fee total. | Sunset helps organize assets and can generate a probate packet for review before the child contacts the Wedowee office. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | If the home is in the estate, the parent will usually need probate authority before sale steps can move forward. File in Randolph County if venue belongs there, then use letters testamentary or letters of administration to work with title and sale professionals. | Sunset helps gather asset information and connect the family with a local probate attorney when a home sale is part of estate settlement. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it helps | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County Probate Office | Local filing counter for estate petitions, fee confirmation, hearing questions, and letters after appointment. | 1 Main St, Wedowee, AL 36278. Mailing: PO Box 249, Wedowee, AL 36278. Phone: (256) 357-4933. |
| Randolph County online lookup | Online lookup for land documents and probate case files. | https://www.ingprobate.com/randolph_probate/ |
| Legal Services Alabama | Free civil legal help for low-income Alabamians, subject to eligibility and case priorities. Its public materials state that its offices handle civil cases only. | Statewide intake: 866-456-4995. Spanish line: 888-835-3505. |
| AlabamaLegalHelp.org | Self-help site named by Legal Services Alabama. | https://www.alabamalegalhelp.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
Consider probate counsel in Randolph County if heirs disagree, a will may be contested, real property must be sold, creditors are significant, the family is unsure who should serve, or the filing may need action outside routine probate administration. 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 bank accounts, investment accounts, insurance leads, debts, and other assets before you file in Randolph County.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the family intake, asset list, heirs, and will information into an organized estate settlement packet that can be reviewed before you contact the Randolph County Probate Office.
Find a local probate attorney. When a Randolph County estate involves a home sale, conflict, missing heirs, or a contested filing, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted Alabama probate attorney.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate, understand next steps, and prepare for probate without paying Sunset a fee.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file probate in Randolph County, Alabama?
File through the Randolph County Probate Office at 1 Main St, Wedowee, AL 36278. The mailing address is PO Box 249, Wedowee, AL 36278.
Does Randolph County publish probate forms online?
No estate petition forms, cover sheets, or estate checklists are published on the county probate page. Call (256) 357-4933 before filing to ask what petition format and attachments the office wants.
Can I e-file an estate petition in Randolph County?
Randolph County does not publish an estate e-filing option. Contact the probate office before you mail or deliver a petition so you know how the office wants to receive the papers.
How do I look up a Randolph County probate case?
Use Randolph County's online lookup at https://www.ingprobate.com/randolph_probate/. The portal includes probate case files and land documents. If you cannot find what you need there, call the probate office.
What is the probate filing fee in Randolph County?
Randolph County does not publish an estate filing total online. Ask the probate office for the current total before filing. Alabama estate fees combine a statutory base under Ala. Code § 12-19-90 with local-law charges.
What are the Randolph County Probate Office hours?
The county publishes the probate office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I attend a Randolph County probate hearing by phone or video?
Randolph County does not publish a remote-appearance rule for probate hearings. Ask the probate office about phone or video options when the hearing is scheduled.
Do I have to travel to Wedowee for Randolph County probate?
Not always, but do not assume mailing or remote participation will work for every step. Call the probate office first to ask how to submit the petition, how the original will should be delivered, and how any hearing will be handled.
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