Estate Planning for Long County, Georgia Property Owners

For most Long 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 Long 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 Long 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, Long 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 Long County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Long 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 Long County are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, led by Sherry McFann Long, at 458 S. McDonald Street, Ludowici, GA 31316. Phone: 912-545-2123. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:40 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch).

Documents submitted by mail go to P.O. Box 458, Ludowici, GA 31316.

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

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

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Long County · Sherry McFann Long

Address

458 S. McDonald StreetLudowici, GA 31316Mailing: P.O. Box 458, Ludowici, GA 31316

Fax

912-545-2020

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:40 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch)

E-recording

Required via GSCCCA eFile PortalE-recording info →

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 Long County

FirmHinesville, GA

Arnold & Stafford, Attorneys at Law

Serves 4 counties

A Hinesville firm, with offices in Ludowici and Richmond Hill, handling wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and military estate planning for Fort Stewart families. Guides estates through the Liberty County Probate Court and litigates will contests and inheritance disputes.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationProbate AdministrationReal EstateWills Trusts

Office
128 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313
Free consultation

FirmHinesville, GA

Pirkle & Pirkle Law

Since 1974 · Serves 6 counties

A Liberty County firm with offices in Hinesville and Jesup, providing estate planning, probate, and real estate services across southeast Georgia with 46 years of combined experience.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationReal EstateWills Trusts

Office
120 S. Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313
Free consultation

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