Probate Court Records

A probate court record is a record that contains all probate information that was involved in a probate court case. It will include all of the facts and details of the case. A probate court is a court with the power to settle estates and probate Wills. In some states, it is referred to as surrogate court. A probate court could also appoint guardians for children under 18 of an estate in some states.

Things That Can Be Presented at Probate Court:

• Property Being Left Behind From Someone Who Passed Away to Someone Else
• Mental Health Hearings
• Guardianships
• Name Changes
• Adoptions
• Marriage Licenses
• Living Trusts/Living Wills
  

Probate Court is also considered to be a type of "Trial Court" where there could be probate litigation. A huge part of all Probate Court cases are either involving marriage, estates, and guardianships. The rest of the cases, which include adoptions and mental heath hearings, make up a very small percentage of all Probate cases.

If you need to attend Probate Court, it is in your best interest to have an attorney represent you. Not only will it help things go more smoothly and in your favor, but it will speed up the process as well.