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Probate Court

Clayton County

Georgia

770-477-3299

Phone

770-477-3299

Fax

770-477-3306

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Email

Katherine.Reeves@claytoncountyga.gov

In Clayton County, Georgia, you file a probate case with the Clayton County probate court at 121 South McDonough Street, Annex Bldg. 3, Jonesboro, GA 30236. You can reach the court at 770-477-3299. Below you'll find 1 filing fee, 75 downloadable forms and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

121 South McDonough Street, Annex Bldg. 3, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Fax

770-477-3306

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Filing Fees

Clayton County, Georgia

Fee TypeAmount
Petition for Probate—

Judges & Officers

PF
Pam Ferguson
AH
Atha H. Pryor

Probate Forms Library

75 fillable forms. Scroll the list to see them all.

Every Clayton Countyform, with a short summary and the official source →
Adult Inventory and Asset Management PlancountyDownload
Annual/Final Return of ConservatorcountyDownload
Annual/Final Return of Personal Representative of EstatecountyDownload
Estate InventorycountyDownload
Minor Inventory and Asset Management PlancountyDownload
Personal Status ReportcountyDownload
Petition to Terminate Temporary Guardianship of Minor By Appointed GuardiancountyDownload
4.1 — Petition to Terminate Temporary Guardianship of Minor by Natural GuardiancountyDownload
Weapons Carry Petition for replacementcountyDownload
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
GPCSF21 — Bond of Administrators, Guardians, and Executors, etc.stateDownload
2GPCSF70 — Certificate in Accordance with Uniform Probate Court Rule 21(f)stateDownload
GPCSF53 — Commission to Administer OathstateDownload
2GPCSF3C — Court Forms for Petition for Letters of AdministrationstateDownload
GPCSF1 — General Instructions Applicable to All Georgia Probate Court Standard FormsstateDownload
2GPCSF6 — Interrogatories to Witness to WillstateDownload
2GPCSF32 — Petition by Administrator for Waiver of Bond and/or Grant of Certain PowersstateDownload
2GPCSF33 — Petition for DischargestateDownload
GPCSF17 — Petition for Leave to Convey or Encumber Property Previously Set Aside as Year's SupportstateDownload
GPCSF20 — Petition for Leave to Encroach on CorpusstateDownload
GPCSF15 — Petition for Leave to Sell Perishable PropertystateDownload
2GPCSF71 — Petition for Leave to Sell Perishable Property by Personal RepresentativestateDownload
2GPCSF8 — Petition for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed - Will Previously ProbatedstateDownload
GPCSF9 — Petition for Order Declaring No Administration NecessarystateDownload
GPCSF18 — Petition for Presumption of Death of Missing Individual Believed to Be DeadstateDownload
2GPCSF2 — Petition for Temporary Letters of AdministrationstateDownload
GPCSF10 — Petition for Year's SupportstateDownload
GPCSF13 — Petition of Personal Representative for Leave to Sell PropertystateDownload
GPCSF19 — Petition to Compromise Doubtful Claim of Minor or WardstateDownload
2GPCSF4 — Petition to Probate Will in Common FormstateDownload
2GPCSF5 — Petition to Probate Will in Solemn FormstateDownload
GPCSF7 — Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for Letters of Administration with Will AnnexedstateDownload

Court Documents & Links

Filing Fee SchedulefeesPT-50A - Aircraft Personal Property Tax ReturnformsPT-50M - Marine Personal Property Tax ReturnformsPT-50P - Business Personal Property Tax ReturnformsPT-50PF - Application For Freeport Exemption InventoryformsPT-41 - Dealer's Statement of Sale of Mobile HomeformsPT-230 - Application for Preferential Agricultural AssessmentformsPT-283A - Application for Conservation Use Assessment of Agricultural PropertyformsPT-283E - Application for Conservation Use Assessment of Environmentally Sensitive PropertyformsPT-283R - Application for Conservation Use Assessment of Residential Transitional Propertyforms

How Probate Works in Clayton County

Probate in Clayton County, Georgia

The Clayton County Probate Court handles all matters related to the estates of deceased persons, including the validation of wills, appointment of executors and administrators, and the supervised distribution of assets. If you need to file for probate in Clayton County, GA, this guide covers what you need to know.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate. It involves validating the will (if one exists), identifying and inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to heirs and beneficiaries. In Georgia, the probate court in each county oversees this process.

When Is Probate Required in Georgia?

Probate is generally required when:

  • The deceased owned real estate solely in their name

  • The estate contains assets above Georgia's small estate threshold

  • There are disputes among heirs or creditors

  • Assets are not held in a trust or joint tenancy

Steps to File for Probate in Clayton County

  1. Locate the will (if one exists) and gather the death certificate

  2. File a petition with the Clayton County Probate Court to open probate

  3. Notify heirs and creditors as required by Georgia law

  4. Inventory the estate — identify all assets, debts, and liabilities

  5. Pay debts and taxes — settle outstanding obligations from estate funds

  6. Distribute remaining assets — according to the will or state intestacy laws

  7. Close the estate — file a final accounting with the court

How Long Does Probate Take?

In Georgia, probate typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of the estate. Simple estates with no disputes may be resolved faster, while contested wills or complex asset distributions can take longer.

Do You Need a Probate Attorney?

While Georgia does not always require an attorney for probate, it is strongly recommended, especially for estates with significant assets, real estate, business interests, or potential disputes. A local probate attorney familiar with Clayton County Probate Court procedures can help navigate the process efficiently.

Resources

For more information about the probate process, visit the Clayton County Probate Court directly or consult with a local probate attorney. You can also explore tools like EverSettled for step-by-step estate settlement guidance.

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Additional Notes

The Clayton County Probate Court does NOT accept pleadings transmitted by email or by FAX. Pleadings may be filed in person or by mail. Attorneys are permitted to file electronically by utilizing the TrueFile Portal. Applications for weapons carry licenses, marriage licenses and petitions for temporary guardianship of minors are NOT accepted after 3:00 PM. Firearms are prohibited in any Clayton County Court.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file for probate in Clayton County, GA?

Probate petitions for estates in Clayton County are filed at the Clayton County Probate Court. Contact the court directly for filing instructions and office hours.

How much does probate cost in Clayton County?

Probate filing fees in Clayton County, Georgia vary based on the estate value and type of petition. Contact the probate court clerk for the current fee schedule.

How long does probate take in Georgia?

Probate in Georgia typically takes 6 to 18 months. Timeline depends on estate complexity, creditor claims, and whether the will is contested.

Can I avoid probate?

Assets held in trusts, joint tenancy, or with designated beneficiaries (like life insurance and retirement accounts) can pass outside of probate. Consult with an estate planning attorney for strategies specific to your situation.

Do I need a lawyer for probate in Clayton County?

While not always legally required in Georgia, a probate attorney is recommended for most estates, especially those involving real estate, business interests, or potential disputes among heirs.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

When someone dies intestate (without a will) in Georgia, their assets are distributed according to state intestacy laws. The Clayton County Probate Court will appoint an administrator to manage the estate.

Probate Attorneys

The closest we list to this court

Samuel (Sam) Donaldson

Georgia State University College of Law

Atlanta · 16 mi

James (Jim) McCarten

Lindsey & Lacy, PC

Peachtree City · 16 mi

T. Kyle (Kyle) King

Hodges, McEachern & King

Peachtree City · 16 mi

Conservatorships/GuardianshipsFiduciary Litigation+1

Ralph Morrison

Duncan Spratt P.A.

Atlanta · 17 mi

Charitable PlanningFiduciary Litigation+3

James (Jim) Spratt

Duncan Spratt P.A.

Atlanta · 17 mi

Business PlanningGeneral Trust & Estate+2
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