Worcester County Probate Court
Maryland
In Worcester County, Maryland, you file a probate case with the Worcester County probate court at 1 West Market Street, Room 102, Snow Hill, MD 21863. You can reach the court at 410-632-1529. Below you'll find 19 filing fees, 3 downloadable Maryland probate forms and the office hours.
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Filing Fees
Worcester County, Maryland
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $0 but less than $50,000 | $0 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $50,000 but less than $100,000 | $100 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $100,000 but less than $500,000 | $200 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 | $1,000 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $1,000,000 but less than $2,500,000 | $2,000 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $2,500,000 but less than $5,000,000 | $5,000 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $5,000,000 but less than $7,500,000 | $7,500 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $7,500,000 but less than $10,000,000 | $10,000 |
| Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $10,000,000 | $10,000 plus .02% of excess over $10,000,000 |
| Filing a Will for Safekeeping | $5.00 |
| Plain Copies | $0.50 per page |
| Certified Copies | $0.50 per page plus $2.00 |
| Exemplified Copies | $0.50 per page plus $6.00 |
| Letters of Administration | $1.00 |
| Claims Fee | $3.00 |
| Caveat, Controversial Fees, Exceptions | $20.00 |
| Copy of Court Hearing | $25.00 |
| Declaration of Domestic Partnership | $25.00 |
| Additional Domestic Partnership Certificates | $2.00 per certificate |
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Probate Forms Library
3 Maryland probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).
Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
Probate in Worcester County
- Court that handles probate
- Orphans' Court
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-18 months
- Maryland small estate limit
- $50,000 ($100,000 for a sole surviving spouse)
Funeral homes near the Worcester County probate court
- FuneralUSBurbage Funeral Home
Snow Hill, MD · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSHolloway Funeral Home P A
Pocomoke City, MD · 11 mi from the court
- FuneralUSHolloway Funeral Home, PA
Salisbury, MD · 12 mi from the court
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Additional Notes
The Register of Wills for Worcester County is The Honorable Terri Westcott. To open a new estate, please call the office at (410) 632-1529 before coming in. Staff are available by phone Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The office cannot provide legal advice or services, but can provide assistance.
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Common Questions
Where do I file probate in Worcester County, Maryland?
File with the Worcester County probate court at 1 West Market Street, Room 102, Snow Hill, MD 21863. The court's phone number is 410-632-1529.
How much does it cost to file probate in Worcester County?
The fees we have on record for the Worcester County probate court are: Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $0 but less than $50,000: $0; Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $50,000 but less than $100,000: $100; Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $100,000 but less than $500,000: $200; Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $500,000 but less than $1,000,000: $1,000; Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $1,000,000 but less than $2,500,000: $2,000; and Probate Fee for Estates Opened October 1, 2022 and After. If the value of the probate estate is at least $2,500,000 but less than $5,000,000: $5,000, plus 13 more listed on this page. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the Worcester County probate court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
How long does probate take in Maryland?
A simple probate in Maryland usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-18 months.
Is there a small estate option in Maryland?
Maryland's small estate limit is $50,000 of probate property in Maryland, or $100,000 when the surviving spouse is the only heir or beneficiary (Md. Code, Est. & Trusts § 5-601).
Where can I get probate forms for Worcester County?
This page links 3 Maryland probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Probate Forms Library.
Probate Attorneys
The closest we list to this court
Jack Beckett
Franke Beckett LLC
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Frederick (Fred) Franke
Franke Beckett LLC
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Richard (Rich) Wright
The Wright Firm
Annapolis · 84 mi
Christine Hubbard
Law Offices of Christine W. Hubbard
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Lynn Sassin
Gordon Feinblatt LLC
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