Estate Planning for McIntosh County, Georgia Property Owners

For most McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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 McIntosh 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.

Skipping this planning step means the Probate Court decides who receives the property: a simple Georgia probate takes 6+ months and opens with about $175 in court filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in McIntosh County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives McIntosh 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 McIntosh County are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, led by Cheryl "Mandy" Harrison, at 310 North Way, Darien, GA 31305. Phone: 912-437-6641. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

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

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

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Superior Court

McIntosh County · Cheryl "Mandy" Harrison

Address

310 North WayDarien, GA 31305

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 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 McIntosh 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
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Solo PracticeBrunswick, GA

Lee A. Carmical Law (LAC Law)

Serves 6 counties

A Brunswick practice on Ellis Street serving Glynn, Camden, McIntosh, Charlton, Brantley, and Wayne counties. Prepares wills that appoint a personal representative and set up testamentary trusts, advance health care directives, and powers of attorney, alongside residential and commercial real estate closings. Led by Lee A. Carmical, who has more than three decades of practice.

PracticesEstate PlanningReal Estate

Office
1528 Ellis StreetBrunswick, GA 31520

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