Estate Planning for Rockdale County, Georgia Property Owners

For most Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Rockdale 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 Rockdale County are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, led by Janice Morris, at 922 Court Street NE, Conyers, GA 30012. Phone: 770-278-7900. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 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 Rockdale County. A transfer-on-death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

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

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Rockdale County · Janice Morris

Address

922 Court Street NEConyers, GA 30012

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 Rockdale County

FirmStockbridge, GA

Pyke, Presley & Associates, P.C.

Since 1991 · Serves 4 counties

A Stockbridge estate planning and elder law firm, with a second office in Peachtree City, serving the Atlanta area since 1991. Represents executors in probate and trustees in trust administration, and handles Medicaid planning, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and special needs planning.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipand 4 more

Office
340 Corporate Center CourtStockbridge, GA 30281

Solo PracticeConyers, GA

Sharline S. Green, P.C.

Since 2008 · Serves 4 counties

A Conyers estate planning firm preparing revocable living trusts, educational trusts, special needs trusts, and Medicaid asset protection trusts. Offers virtual services to clients in Covington, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Greensboro, Atlanta, and across Georgia.

PracticesEstate PlanningElder LawSpecial Needs PlanningMedicaid Planning

Office
1775 Parker Rd SE, Suite C210Conyers, GA 30094
Free consultationVirtual consultations

FirmValdosta, GA

Coleman Talley LLP

Since 1937 · Serves 1 county

A Valdosta-founded firm, with offices in Atlanta and Jacksonville, Florida, practicing since 1937. Its Estate & Private Wealth group handles trust and estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate controversies.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationConservatorshipand 2 more

Office
109 South Ashley StreetValdosta, GA 31601

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