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Dodge County, WI Probate Information
Quick facts
| Item | Dodge County information |
|---|---|
| Court | The Circuit Court for Dodge County. Decedent estate filings go through the Dodge County Register in Probate. |
| Probate office | Dodge County Register in Probate, Room 2042, Dodge County Justice Facility, 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091. |
| Mailing address | Dodge County Register in Probate, 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091. |
| Phone | (920) 386-3550, the Register in Probate main office line. |
| Fax | (920) 386-3587, the Clerk of Courts fax. Dodge County's local rule limits facsimile filing to documents of 15 pages or fewer for matters that are exceptions to mandatory electronic filing. |
| [email protected] is for record and copy requests only. Dodge County states that court staff cannot receive case documents by email. | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office asks readers to call (920) 386-3550 to schedule an appointment. |
| Estate fee | Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2 and § 814.66(1)(a)3, in force through October 31, 2026, the statewide estate fee is $20 if the value of property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value if it is more. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the minimum to $36 at an $18,500 threshold effective November 1, 2026. The fee is paid when the inventory or other value document is filed. |
| E-filing | Attorneys and high-volume filing agents use Wisconsin circuit court electronic filing. Self-represented parties may opt in or use traditional paper methods under Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(b) and (c). The separate electronic filing fee is $35 per party per case under Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m) and § 801.18(7). |
| Local forms | Yes. Dodge County publishes a local probate guide, route checklists, a personal representative handout and an Affidavit of No Probate form, in addition to the statewide PR forms. |
| Case search | Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, WCCA, at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. |
| Remote appearance | Dodge County's Virtual Proceedings rule allows video or telephone appearance in the discretion of the assigned court official. |
| Website | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/probate |
Before you begin — know the assets and liabilities
Before you file anything in Dodge County, make a working list of accounts, debts, vehicles, real estate, beneficiary designations and jointly held property. Wisconsin's route, the estate fee and the forms all depend on what is actually subject to administration, and Dodge County's own checklists start with what the estate contains.
Sunset searches more than 2,300 financial institutions to help families find accounts and assets before they choose a path. That matters for estate settlement in Dodge County because the Register in Probate runs on appointments and will want you to know which county checklist fits your situation.
Which court handles jurisdiction
The Dodge County Register in Probate in Juneau handles probate filings for decedents domiciled in Dodge County. Wisconsin places administration of a decedent's estate in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death; if the decedent had no Wisconsin domicile, the case may be filed in a Wisconsin county where the decedent's property is located, and the court that first exercises jurisdiction has exclusive jurisdiction (Wis. Stat. § 856.01).
Dodge County's municipal list includes communities such as Beaver Dam, Watertown, Mayville, Horicon, Waupun, Columbus, Juneau, Lomira and Randolph. Some of those communities extend beyond the county line, so the filing county is the county where the decedent was domiciled at death rather than the community name.
Dodge County is its own single-county circuit with four branches (Wis. Stat. § 753.06(3)(ag)). There is one Register in Probate counter for decedent estates, in Room 2042 of the Dodge County Justice Facility at 210 W. Center Street in Juneau. Real estate recording for Dodge County property happens at a different office, the Dodge County Register of Deeds on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building at 127 E. Oak Street in Juneau.
The jurisdiction process
- Confirm that Dodge County is the right county under Wis. Stat. § 856.01. File in Dodge County if the decedent was domiciled there at death, or if the decedent had no Wisconsin domicile and Dodge County is where Wisconsin property is located and this court first exercises jurisdiction.
- Gather the will, asset list, debt list and real estate information before the appointment. Dodge County publishes separate checklists for informal administration, formal administration, summary settlement, summary assignment, special administration and ancillary administration.
- File the original will with the Dodge County Register in Probate. Wisconsin imposes a 30-day duty on the person holding the will after learning of the death, or on the person named to act as personal representative after learning both of the death and that they are named (Wis. Stat. § 856.05(1)). If no administration is needed, Dodge County asks for its Affidavit of No Probate at the same time as the original will.
- Choose the correct filing packet. Informal administration usually begins with PR-1801, PR-1806, PR-1803 where consents are used, PR-1807 and the related notices and statement. Formal administration begins with PR-1901 and, under Dodge County's own checklist, requires a Wisconsin-licensed attorney for the estate.
- File with the Register in Probate in Room 2042, 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091, or use the electronic filing system if required or if you voluntarily opt in. Dodge County does not accept filings by email. Its facsimile rule is limited to documents of 15 pages or fewer for exceptions to mandatory electronic filing, so call (920) 386-3550 before sending an estate document by fax.
- Include Dodge County's Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage with every filing. The county's circuit court rules apply that requirement to filings by attorneys and self-represented parties, and treat a filing without the certificate as certifying that no generative artificial intelligence was used.
- Expect the estate fee when the inventory or other document setting value is filed, not when the case first opens. Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2 and § 814.66(1)(a)3, the current through October 31, 2026 statewide fee is $20 at $10,000 or less and 0.2 percent above that, calculated on property subject to administration less encumbrances, liens or charges. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the minimum to $36 at $18,500 effective November 1, 2026.
- Handle creditor notice. The court in a formal administration, or the probate registrar in an informal administration, sets the claim deadline by order at a date not less than three nor more than four months from the date of the order (Wis. Stat. § 859.01). Dodge County's handout tells the personal representative to get the notice to a Dodge County newspaper promptly and file the newspaper's proof of publication.
- Send required agency notices where benefits or obligations trigger them. Dodge County's checklists include a medical assistance notice block, and Wisconsin requires the applicable written notice by registered or certified mail not less than 30 days before the claim deadline when Wis. Stat. § 859.07(2) applies.
- Ask for a court date when one is needed. Dodge County's civil practice rules state that filing a motion only with the clerk of circuit court does not put it on a calendar until a specific request for a date and time is made to the court by phone or in writing. A video or telephone appearance is in the discretion of the assigned court official.
- After appointment, use Domiciliary Letters, PR-1810, as evidence of the personal representative's authority. File the inventory within a reasonable time and no later than six months after appointment unless the court orders otherwise (Wis. Stat. § 858.01), pay debts and claims in the proper process, record any deed or certificate for Dodge County real estate at the Register of Deeds, and close an informal administration with PR-1816. If no proceeding is pending, the informal appointment terminates six months after that statement is filed (Wis. Stat. § 865.16(2)).
Executor duties
Dodge County publishes a local handout for a personal representative, the Wisconsin term for the person authorized to administer the estate. The handout tells the personal representative not to commingle estate assets, to open a separate estate checking account, to deposit estate funds into that account, to keep cancelled checks, deposit slips and account statements, to estimate debts, taxes and expenses before making distributions, and to get receipts for distributions.
The county's deadline list includes filing the inventory within six months of appointment, which matches Wis. Stat. § 858.01's rule that the inventory is due within a reasonable time and no later than six months after appointment unless the court orders otherwise. The handout also lists local working deadlines for claim objections, disclaimers, marital elections, tax returns, receipts from distributees and closing. Use those as Dodge County's published working checklist, and ask the Register in Probate or counsel about any deadline that affects a right or a dispute.
Dodge County's handout expects an informal administration to be closed within 12 months after the application is filed. Treat that as the county's expectation for ordinary estate settlement, not as a guaranteed court schedule.
Forms and documents
Probate forms in Dodge County
Dodge County uses the statewide Wisconsin probate forms in the PR series, and its probate page links to the Wisconsin Court System's Category 26 probate forms. The county also publishes local probate materials, which is not true in every Wisconsin county: a Guide to Filing Probate in Dodge County, checklists for informal administration, formal administration, summary settlement, summary assignment, special administration and ancillary administration, a personal representative handout, and a Dodge County Affidavit of No Probate form.
| Form or document | How it is used in Dodge County |
|---|---|
| Statewide PR forms | Use the Wisconsin Court System probate forms, Category 26, at https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit/ccform.jsp?Category=26&SubCat=All. |
| Dodge County guide and checklists | The county's Estates page organizes the process by route and states that each checklist is a guide, not legal advice. |
| Dodge County Affidavit of No Probate | Used when the original will is filed but no probate proceeding is required. The current county form is revised July 2024 and uses a false-swearing declaration rather than a notary block. |
| PR-1801 | Application for Informal Administration. |
| PR-1806 | Proof of Heirship, used in informal and formal administration. |
| PR-1807 | Consent to Serve, signed by the proposed personal representative. |
| PR-1810 | Domiciliary Letters, the authority document for informal and formal administration. |
| PR-1811 | Inventory, used in informal and formal administration and tied to the statewide estate fee under Wis. Stat. § 814.66. |
| PR-1816 | Personal Representative's Statement to Close Estate for informal administration. |
| PR-1901 | Petition for Formal Administration. |
Fees
Dodge County publishes a Register in Probate fee list, but the estate fees are statewide statutory charges under Wis. Stat. § 814.66. They are not county-set charges.
| Charge | Amount and date | Local note |
|---|---|---|
| Estate fee | Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2 and § 814.66(1)(a)3, in force through October 31, 2026, $20 if the value of property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent if it is more. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the minimum to $36 at $18,500 effective November 1, 2026. | Paid when the inventory or other value document is filed. Dodge County's checklists say the fee is payable to Clerk of Courts. |
| Domiciliary Letters and other certificates | Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(g) and § 814.66(1)(h)1, in force through October 31, 2026, $3 to certify plus $1 per page to copy. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the certification charge to $10 effective November 1, 2026, while the $1 per page copy charge under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(h)1 remains unchanged. | Dodge County's handout notes that a one-page certified Domiciliary Letters copy currently totals $4 through October 31, 2026 under Wis. Stat. § 814.66. |
| Claim against estate | Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(i), in force through October 31, 2026, $3. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes that charge to $10 effective November 1, 2026. | This is the Register in Probate charge for filing a claim against an estate. |
| Register in Probate search and copies | Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(j), in force through October 31, 2026, $4 to search for a file or record when the case number is not given. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes that charge to $14 effective November 1, 2026. Copies are $1 per page under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(h)1. | Dodge County's probate FAQ states that wills and estates are open records that can be requested to view or copy. |
| Clerk of Courts record copies | As published by Dodge County in August 2026, the Clerk of Courts charges $1.25 per page for copies of official court documents, $5 per document to certify, $5 for an in-person search when the requester cannot find the case number, and $10 per digital audio recording. | These are Clerk of Courts record-request charges, separate from the Register in Probate charges above. The email address [email protected] is for record and copy requests only. |
| Register of Deeds recording | As published by Dodge County in August 2026, the Register of Deeds lists $30 per document for recording, including all pages, and accepts cash or check only for recording and filing charges. | Use the Register of Deeds at 127 E. Oak Street for recording deeds, certificates and other real estate documents affecting Dodge County property. |
| Electronic filing fee | The separate electronic filing fee is $35 per party per case under Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m) and § 801.18(7). | This is separate from the estate fee under Wis. Stat. § 814.66. |
Local nuance
Dodge County-specific considerations
| Local point | What it means for a Dodge County estate |
|---|---|
| Appointments at the probate counter | The office says assistance is available by calling and scheduling an appointment. Call (920) 386-3550 before going to Room 2042. |
| County route checklists | Dodge County publishes a local checklist for each route: informal administration, formal administration, summary settlement, summary assignment, special administration and ancillary administration. |
| Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage | Dodge County's circuit court rules require every filing, by counsel or by a self-represented party, to include a certificate disclosing whether generative artificial intelligence was used, which tool was used, how it was used and that the filer checked accuracy. A filing without the certificate is treated as certifying that no generative artificial intelligence was used. |
| No filing by email | The county states that court staff cannot receive case documents by email. The published email address is for record and copy requests only. |
| Facsimile rule | The county's rule allows documents of 15 pages or fewer to be faxed to the Clerk of Courts office for cases and documents that are exceptions to mandatory electronic filing. Ask the Register in Probate what the office wants for an estate filing. |
| Appearing remotely | The county's Virtual Proceedings rule puts video or telephone appearance in the discretion of the assigned court official and treats a virtual appearance as being in court and on the record. |
| Recording happens in another building | The estate file is at the Justice Facility on W. Center Street. Real estate documents are recorded at the Register of Deeds on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building at 127 E. Oak Street. |
Small-estate Alternatives
Dodge County has a local small-estate wrinkle: its Estates page and county guide state that a transfer by affidavit is not filed with Dodge County Courts. The statewide transfer by affidavit route applies only when the decedent left property subject to administration in Wisconsin that does not exceed $50,000 in gross value under Wis. Stat. § 867.03(1g), and the affidavit goes to the property holder rather than opening a court administration. If the affidavit is used for real property, the real estate recording step is handled with the register of deeds in each county where the property is located.
The original will still goes to the Dodge County Register in Probate. If no proceeding is required, Dodge County asks the filer to submit the county's Affidavit of No Probate at the same time as the original will.
Recent updates
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | Dodge County states that its circuit court rules were last updated on this date, including the rules on electronic filing and facsimile transmission, virtual proceedings and the Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage. |
| January 1, 2026 | Legal Action of Wisconsin and Judicare Legal Aid merged into one statewide organization, Legal Action of Wisconsin, with intake at (855) 947-2529. |
| July 2024 | Dodge County's Affidavit of No Probate form shows a July 2024 revision date, and the county's probate FAQ states that as of May 2024 documents filed with the office no longer need to be notarized. |
| November 1, 2026 | 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the estate fee under Wis. Stat. § 814.66 from the current through October 31, 2026 $20 minimum at a $10,000 threshold to a $36 minimum at an $18,500 threshold, while leaving the 0.2 percent rate unchanged. |
Page last reviewed: August 2026.
Scenarios
| Situation | Likely Dodge County path | Where Sunset helps |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse with co-owned home | Call the Dodge County Register in Probate at (920) 386-3550 and ask which county checklist fits. Because Wisconsin uses marital property rules, a surviving spouse may need a recording step at the Dodge County Register of Deeds rather than a full administration, such as termination of joint tenancy or life estate, or summary confirmation of interest in property. The original will still must be filed with the Register in Probate, and Dodge County asks for its Affidavit of No Probate if no proceeding is needed. | Sunset helps identify accounts, real estate and beneficiary designations before the spouse chooses a court filing or a recording step, then helps assemble the estate settlement packet for the Juneau counter. |
| Out-of-state adult child with small estate | A self-represented filer may use paper methods or voluntarily opt in to Wisconsin electronic filing under Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(b) and (c). Mail goes to the Register in Probate at 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091. Dodge County does not accept filings by email, and its facsimile rule is limited, so call before sending documents. If an appearance is needed, video or telephone appearance is in the assigned court official's discretion. | Sunset helps find accounts and debts first, then helps organize the statewide PR forms and Dodge County checklist so the child can ask the office focused questions before mailing or appearing remotely. |
| Parent settling predeceased child's estate, home must be sold | A sale usually makes counsel important. Dodge County's own materials state that formal administration requires an attorney to represent the estate. Every filing in this county must include the Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage, and a deed or other real estate document for Dodge County property is recorded at the Register of Deeds at 127 E. Oak Street. | Sunset helps gather the asset and debt picture, prepare the probate packet, and connect the parent with a local probate attorney for the sale and the closing steps of the estate settlement. |
Self-help resources
| Resource | What it provides | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge County Register in Probate | Office page with the main phone number, address, hours, appointment instruction and links to probate resources. | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/probate |
| Dodge County estates page | County guide, route checklists, personal representative handout, Affidavit of No Probate form and Register in Probate fee list. | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/probate/estates |
| Dodge County probate FAQs | County answers on records, searches, will safekeeping and appointments with a probate registrar. | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/probate/faqs |
| Dodge County circuit court rules | Local rules last updated March 30, 2026, including virtual proceedings, facsimile filing limits and the Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage. | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/judges/court-rules |
| Wisconsin Court System probate self-help | Statewide probate self-help page with links to the informal administration guide, forms and county Register in Probate information. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/probate.htm |
| A Personal Representative's Guide to Informal Estate Administration in Wisconsin | Court-system hosted guide prepared by the Wisconsin Register in Probate Association for informal administration. | https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp/docs/probateguide.pdf |
| Statewide probate forms | Wisconsin Court System probate forms in the PR series, Category 26. | https://www.wicourts.gov/forms1/circuit/ccform.jsp?Category=26&SubCat=All |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Access | Statewide public case search for Wisconsin circuit court cases, including probate cases. | https://wcca.wicourts.gov/ |
| Dodge County Register of Deeds | Recording office for Dodge County real estate documents, including deeds and certificates tied to estate administration. | https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/register-of-deeds |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income Wisconsin residents, with statewide intake at (855) 947-2529. Let intake determine whether help is available for the issue. | https://legalaction.org/ |
When to hire an attorney
In a Wisconsin court proceeding, a personal representative appears by attorney (Wis. Stat. § 879.15(2)). Informal administration under Wis. Stat. ch. 865 runs administratively before the probate registrar rather than as a proceeding in court, and probate registrar staff have a statutory duty to advise, within their competence, on preparing those documents (Wis. Stat. § 865.065(2)). The court system's self-help guide, prepared by the Wisconsin Register in Probate Association, states that formal administration requires the assistance of an attorney, that informal administration may be granted without an attorney's assistance, and that summary settlement does not require an attorney's assistance. Dodge County's own materials say formal administration and ancillary administration require an attorney to represent the estate, while informal administration is often handled through the Register in Probate appointment process. Summary settlement and summary assignment also carry their own express right to appear in person (Wis. Stat. § 867.01(5), § 867.02(5)). Counsel usually makes sense in Dodge County when real estate must be sold, an heir objects, a claim is disputed or the personal representative lives out of state, and the county's own personal representative handout states the office cannot give legal, tax or financial advice. Sunset connects families to a vetted local probate attorney.
How Sunset helps
Find the accounts and assets. Sunset helps families search across more than 2,300 financial institutions, then organize accounts, debts, vehicles, real estate and beneficiary designations before choosing a Dodge County route.
Generate the probate packet. Sunset helps assemble a Wisconsin PR-form packet using Dodge County filing details, including the Room 2042 counter, the county's route checklists, the Affidavit of No Probate where it fits and the Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage.
Find a local probate attorney. When formal administration, a home sale, an objection or a disputed claim makes counsel important, Sunset connects the family with a vetted local probate attorney for the next step in estate settlement.
Sunset is free for families. Families can use Sunset to organize the work, understand the Dodge County filing path and decide what to ask the Register in Probate or an attorney, without paying Sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file to probate a will in Dodge County?
File with the Dodge County Register in Probate, Room 2042, Dodge County Justice Facility, 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091. Wisconsin places administration in the county where the decedent was domiciled at death, or, for a nonresident decedent, in a Wisconsin county where the decedent's property is located if that court first exercises jurisdiction (Wis. Stat. § 856.01).
Do I need an appointment at the Dodge County Register in Probate?
Call the Dodge County Register in Probate main office line at (920) 386-3550. The office states that assistance is available by calling and scheduling an appointment. Its published hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Can I mail or fax a probate filing to Dodge County, or do I have to use electronic filing?
Self-represented parties may opt in to Wisconsin circuit court electronic filing or use traditional paper methods under Wis. Stat. § 801.18(3)(b) and (c). Attorneys and high-volume filing agents use the electronic system. Mail estate papers to the Register in Probate at 210 W. Center Street, Juneau, WI 53039-1091. Dodge County does not accept filings by email. The county's facsimile rule is limited to documents of 15 pages or fewer for exceptions to mandatory electronic filing, so call (920) 386-3550 before sending an estate document by fax.
What does it cost to open an estate in Dodge County?
The statewide estate fee is assessed when the inventory or other value document is filed. Under Wis. Stat. § 814.66(1)(a)2 and § 814.66(1)(a)3, in force through October 31, 2026, the fee is $20 if the value of property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, and 0.2 percent of that value if it is more. 2025 Wis. Act 179 changes the minimum to $36 at an $18,500 threshold effective November 1, 2026. The separate electronic filing fee is $35 per party per case under Wis. Stat. § 758.19(4m) and § 801.18(7). Certified Domiciliary Letters currently cost $3 to certify plus $1 per page through October 31, 2026 under Wis. Stat. § 814.66, with the certification charge changing to $10 effective November 1, 2026 under 2025 Wis. Act 179.
Does Dodge County have its own probate forms?
Yes. Dodge County publishes a local guide, six route checklists, a personal representative handout and an Affidavit of No Probate form. The estate itself still uses the statewide Wisconsin PR forms in Category 26, and the county's materials are local guides and add-ons. If no proceeding is required, Dodge County asks the filer to submit its Affidavit of No Probate with the original will.
What is the Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage that Dodge County requires?
Dodge County's circuit court rules require every filing, whether by an attorney or a self-represented party, to include a Certificate of Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage. The certificate discloses whether generative artificial intelligence was used, which tool was used, how it was used and that the filer checked the accuracy of any part prepared with the tool. A filing without the certificate is treated as certifying that no generative artificial intelligence was used.
How long does a Dodge County estate take?
Dodge County publishes typical durations by route, including one to two weeks for a transfer by affidavit with no court administration, one to three months for summary settlement or summary assignment, six to twelve months for an undisputed informal administration, and twelve months or more for formal administration or complex assets. Treat those as county-published estimates, not a promise. Wisconsin's claim deadline is a date set by order at not less than three nor more than four months from the date of that order (Wis. Stat. § 859.01), and the inventory is due within a reasonable time and no later than six months after appointment unless the court orders otherwise (Wis. Stat. § 858.01).
Can I look up a Dodge County estate case online?
Use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. Dodge County's probate page tells readers to use case search to see whether an estate is pending, the name of the personal representative, the final date for filing claims, whether the inventory has been filed and whether the case is still open. Call the Dodge County Register in Probate at (920) 386-3550 if you need copies from an estate file.
Can I appear by video or telephone in a Dodge County probate matter?
Possibly, but only with approval. Dodge County's Virtual Proceedings rule puts video or telephone appearance in the discretion of the assigned court official, treats a virtual appearance as being in court and on the record, and applies courtroom decorum rules. The statewide request form is GF-306, Request to Appear Remotely, with an order on GF-307.
Do I have to file the original will in Dodge County even if there is no probate?
Yes, if Dodge County is the proper court for the decedent. Wisconsin imposes a 30-day duty to file or deliver the original will after the relevant person learns of the death and, for a person named to act as personal representative, learns they are named (Wis. Stat. § 856.05(1)). Dodge County states that if no proceeding is required, the filer should complete and file the county's Affidavit of No Probate at the same time as the original will. The county's current probate FAQ also states that, as of May 2024, documents filed with the office no longer need to be notarized.
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