Estate Planning for Houston County, Georgia Property Owners

For most Houston County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Houston County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Probate Court. The two tools that keep a Houston County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Houston County property passes through the Probate Court — even simple Georgia probates run 6+ months and start with about $175 in filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Houston County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Houston County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Georgia transfer-on-death deed is signed with 1O.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified Aug 24, 2026View source witness and attestation by a notary as official witnessO.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathO.C.G.A. 44-17-1 to 44-17-7Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Houston County are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, led by Terri L. Childers, at 201 N. Perry Parkway, Perry, GA 31069. Phone: 478-218-4740. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

The Clerk of Superior Court charges $25 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer-on-death deed in Houston County comes to $25. A transfer-on-death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Houston County requires electronic recording through GSCCCA eFile Portal; paper documents are not accepted.

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Houston County · Terri L. Childers

Address

201 N. Perry ParkwayPerry, GA 31069

Fax

478-218-4736

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

E-recording

Required via GSCCCA eFile PortalE-recording info →
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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$25
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

O.C.G.A. 15-6-77(f)(1)(A)(i)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Houston County

FirmWarner Robins, GA

Varner & Peacock, LLC

Since 2017 · Serves 4 counties

A Warner Robins firm handling residential real estate closings, wills, and probate for Houston County families, with a combined 80 years of experience. Represents executors, administrators, and trustees managing the transfer of estate assets, and handles guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationReal EstateWills Trusts

Office
1719 Russell Parkway, Building 200Warner Robins, GA 31088

FirmPerry, GA

Walker Hulbert Gray & Moore LLP

Since 1965 · Serves 6 counties

A Perry firm founded in 1965 serving individuals, families, and businesses in Houston County and Middle Georgia. Prepares wills, family trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and sets up guardianships and conservatorships.

PracticesEstate PlanningWills Trusts

Office
909 Ball StreetPerry, GA 31069
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FirmDublin, GA

Darley Law Firm

Serves 5 counties

A real estate, business, and probate firm with offices in Dublin and Warner Robins serving Laurens and Houston counties and Middle Georgia. Attorney Jacob Darley prepares wills and handles probate matters.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate Administration

Office
121 W Jackson Street, Suite 101Dublin, GA 31021

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