​Probate/Estate Filing
Ex Parte Court: Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - Please arrive 20 minutes prior for court at the Clerk's Office (room 202) with items 1-6 below, at minimum, and filing fee.
$240 filing fee, cash or credit card ONLY. Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee.
Forms required to open probate:
- Case Cover Sheet (Clerk's Office can provide)
- Petition for Probate of Will, Letters of Testamentary or Administration
- Original Will (if applicable)
- Order Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters (of Testamentary OR Administration)
- Oath *Signed AND Notarized* (The Clerk's Office does NOT have a notary available on-site)
- Letters of Testamentary OR Letters of Administration; certified copies are $5 each (Clerk's Office can prepare these for you)
- Other forms that may be required after probate is opened: Probate Notice to Creditors, Notice of Appointment, Receipt and Waiver of Heirs.
Refer to website for closing documents.
Probate packets are available for purchase at the Clerk's Office for $10!
For additional information on the Probate or Small Estate process please visit www.KingCountyProbates.com
**This is only a helpful guide in opening a probate. Please consult with an Attorney for additional assistance**
