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Acadia Parish, LA Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Acadia Parish details |
|---|---|
| Court | Fifteenth Judicial District Court |
| Filing office | Acadia Parish Clerk of Court |
| Courthouse address | 500 NE Court Circle, Crowley, LA 70526 |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 922, Crowley, LA 70527 |
| Phone | (337) 788-8881. Civil Department extension 5000. |
| Fax | 1st Floor: (337) 783-3855. 2nd Floor: (337) 788-1048. |
| Hours | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No lunch closure or filing cutoff is published. |
| Advance deposit | $350.00 for Successions & Tutorships, published by the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court as of August 24, 2026. Confirm the current amount before filing. |
| Local forms | No Acadia Parish succession forms or checklist are published. |
| E-filing | ClerkConnect and DocuNet online service are available to account holders. Attorneys are subject to the Louisiana filing rule effective January 1, 2026 (La. C.C.P. art. 253). The clerk does not state a self-represented filer rule. |
| Case search | Online access is tied to ClerkConnect, DocuNet and the statewide eClerksLA portal, but the clerk does not state whether Acadia Parish succession files are searchable online. |
| Remote appearance | The Fifteenth Judicial District Court publishes Zoom-conferencing rules for hearings conducted remotely. Ask when a hearing is set because the court does not state which succession matters qualify. |
| Website | https://acadiaparishclerk.com/ |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you choose a succession route in Acadia Parish, list the decedent's assets, debts, accounts, immovable property, community property interests, and any original testament. The route can change if the estate settlement needs letters testamentary, letters of administration, a judgment of possession, or only a small succession affidavit.
Sunset's estate settlement process can search across more than 2,300 financial institutions so you have a clearer asset picture before paying the Acadia Parish advance deposit or asking an attorney to draft a petition.
Which court handles jurisdiction
Successions for Acadia Parish are filed with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court at the courthouse in Crowley and are heard in the Fifteenth Judicial District Court, which also serves Lafayette and Vermilion parishes. Do not file an Acadia Parish succession in Lafayette or Vermilion merely because the judicial district is shared.
Venue is the district court of the parish where the decedent was domiciled at death. If the decedent was not domiciled in Louisiana, the succession may be opened in a parish where the decedent's Louisiana immovable property is located, or where movable property is located if there is no Louisiana immovable property (La. C.C.P. art. 2811).
The jurisdiction process
- Gather the death certificate, asset information, debt information, community property details, and the original testament if one exists.
- Choose the succession route with counsel or based on the Code of Civil Procedure: small succession affidavit, possession without administration, administration, or independent administration.
- Prepare the petition and supporting documents for filing with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court in Crowley. Louisiana successions are opened by petition, not by a statewide form packet.
- Pay the Acadia Parish advance deposit. The clerk publishes $350.00 for Successions & Tutorships as of August 24, 2026, and can require additional costs if the deposit is exhausted (La. R.S. 13:842).
- Deliver any original testament in physical form. The original testament is a filing that may be submitted in paper form, and the clerk retains the original in perpetuity (La. C.C.P. arts. 253 and 2911).
- If the matter is unopposed, the clerk of court may probate a testament and confirm or appoint a succession representative, such as an executor or administrator, within the authority Louisiana gives clerks (La. C.C.P. arts. 282 and 283).
- After the succession representative qualifies, the clerk issues letters testamentary, letters of administration, or letters of independent administration, as applicable (La. C.C.P. art. 3159).
- File the required inventory or sworn detailed descriptive list, address debts with court authorization when required, and prepare the papers needed to place heirs or legatees in possession.
- Obtain the judgment of possession from the court. If immovable property is involved, record the judgment where required so the land records reflect the change in ownership.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish does not publish local succession forms, a succession checklist, or a local petition template on the clerk's Civil Department or Helpful Resources pages. Ask the Civil Department at extension 5000 what the office wants submitted with a succession petition.
Louisiana succession filings are generally drafted to the Code of Civil Procedure. The statewide civil case cover sheet used for certain tort litigation is not a succession form.
Fees
| Fee item | Amount | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Successions & Tutorships advance deposit | $350.00, published as of August 24, 2026 | Acadia Parish publishes a flat succession deposit and does not band this deposit by estate value. |
| Letters of Administration | $15.00, published as of August 24, 2026 | Confirm whether this charge applies to the authority document needed in your filing. |
| Judgment of Possession recordation | $105.00, published as of August 24, 2026 | This is the local charge shown for recording the closing judgment. |
These are advance-deposit and filing-related charges published by the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court. Because the civil-fees page does not print an effective date, call the Civil Department at extension 5000 before filing.
Local nuance
Acadia Parish-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for an Acadia Parish succession |
|---|---|
| Shared judicial district | The Fifteenth Judicial District Court serves Acadia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes, but Acadia Parish filings stay with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court in Crowley. |
| Civil Department contact | The clerk publishes Civil Department extension 5000. The Civil Department also lists [email protected] as a role-based contact point. |
| Two fax lines | The clerk publishes separate 1st Floor and 2nd Floor fax numbers. Ask which line to use before sending succession papers. |
| Flat local deposit | Acadia Parish publishes a flat $350.00 Successions & Tutorships advance deposit as of August 24, 2026, not a size-banded succession deposit. |
| Remote hearing rules | The Fifteenth Judicial District Court publishes Zoom-conferencing rules, including device, email, attire, test-run and no-recording requirements. The court does not state which succession hearings qualify. |
Recent updates
| Update | What changed |
|---|---|
| Small successions | Act 293 of 2026 became effective August 1, 2026, and raised the Louisiana-domiciled small succession ceiling to $200,000 under La. C.C.P. art. 3421. |
| Attorney filing rule | Effective January 1, 2026, attorney filings must be made in paper form in person or transmitted electronically through a system established by a clerk of court or by the Louisiana Clerks' Remote Access Authority (La. C.C.P. art. 253). |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Acadia Parish path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with a co-owned home | File in Crowley if the decedent was domiciled in Acadia Parish. Louisiana community property rules and the surviving spouse's usufruct can affect who receives possession and what must be shown in the petition. | Sunset helps identify accounts, home information and debts before the petition is drafted. |
| Out-of-state adult child with a small estate | If Acadia Parish is the correct venue, the child may be dealing with a small succession affidavit or an ancillary succession. For a Louisiana-domiciled decedent, the current small succession ceiling is $200,000, effective August 1, 2026 (La. C.C.P. art. 3421). | Sunset helps organize asset details so the family can decide whether the affidavit route fits before paying local costs. |
| Parent settling a predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale of immovable property often requires administration, independent administration, or a judgment of possession before the transaction can close. The filing belongs with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court in Crowley. | Sunset helps assemble the estate settlement packet and can connect the family with a Louisiana succession attorney. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | How it can help | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish Clerk of Court, Civil Department | Filing counter for Acadia Parish successions. Staff can provide filing logistics, fees and office requirements, but cannot give legal advice. | (337) 788-8881, extension 5000 |
| Acadiana Legal Service Corporation | Free civil legal help for eligible low-income Louisianians in its service area, subject to case-type priorities. The organization does not advertise succession representation. | 1-866-ASK-ALSC, 1-866-275-2572 |
| LouisianaLawHelp.org | Louisiana legal information site with sections for Estates, Wills, And Guardianships, legal aid organizations by parish, and online free legal help applications. | https://louisianalawhelp.org/ |
| Law Library of Louisiana | Research resource operated by the Louisiana Supreme Court, including self-represented-litigant guides and legal research materials. | https://www.lasc.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
Succession counsel is especially useful when an Acadia Parish estate includes immovable property, a testament, forced-heir questions, a nonresident executor or administrator, creditor disputes, missing heirs, or a planned sale before heirs are placed in possession. Sunset connects to a vetted attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset searches across more than 2,300 financial institutions and helps organize what the family finds, so the estate settlement starts with a clearer asset list.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset turns the information you provide into an organized succession packet for attorney review or for discussions with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court about filing logistics.
Find a local probate attorney. When the estate needs a Louisiana succession lawyer, Sunset can connect the family with a vetted attorney familiar with local filing practice.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the estate settlement, understand next steps, and decide when professional help is needed.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file a succession for someone who lived in Acadia Parish?
File with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court at 500 NE Court Circle in Crowley. Acadia Parish successions are heard in the Fifteenth Judicial District Court, but the filing stays in Crowley.
Does Acadia Parish share its court with Lafayette and Vermilion?
Yes. The Fifteenth Judicial District Court serves Acadia, Lafayette and Vermilion parishes. That shared district does not move an Acadia Parish filing to Lafayette or Vermilion.
What is the Acadia Parish succession filing cost?
The clerk publishes a $350.00 Successions & Tutorships advance deposit as of August 24, 2026. The clerk also publishes $15.00 for Letters of Administration and $105.00 for Judgment of Possession recordation as of August 24, 2026. Call extension 5000 to confirm the current amount before filing.
Are there Acadia Parish succession forms online?
No Acadia Parish succession form or checklist is published. A succession petition is usually drafted to the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, and the Civil Department can tell you filing logistics but cannot choose the legal route for you.
Can I e-file an Acadia Parish succession?
The clerk offers ClerkConnect and DocuNet online service to account holders, and Louisiana has an attorney filing rule effective January 1, 2026 (La. C.C.P. art. 253). The clerk does not state whether self-represented filers may or should use those systems for a succession.
How do I look up an Acadia Parish succession file?
The clerk references online access through ClerkConnect, DocuNet and statewide clerks' systems, but does not state whether Acadia Parish succession files are searchable online. Call the clerk's office if you need a specific file.
Can I attend an Acadia Parish succession hearing by Zoom?
The Fifteenth Judicial District Court publishes Zoom-conferencing rules for hearings conducted remotely. The court does not state which succession matters qualify, so ask when the hearing is set.
Do I have to travel to Crowley for every step?
Not always. Many uncontested Louisiana succession steps are handled through filings, and some hearings may be handled under the court's Zoom-conferencing rules if the court allows it. Ask the clerk or the assigned division what is required for your setting.
Shaped by the families we've helped
Thank you to the thousands of families who have trusted Sunset to help settle their loved ones' estates. This page is shaped by the questions they actually asked and the obstacles they actually hit — and that hard-won experience is what keeps it accurate, current, and genuinely useful to the families who come next.