Estate Planning for Taylor County, Georgia Property Owners

For most Taylor 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.

Record a TOD deedWhere to recordLocal attorneys

For a Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County

A transfer-on-death deed names a beneficiary who receives Taylor 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.

Create a GeorgiaTOD deed →Taylor Countysigning requirements →

Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Taylor County are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court, led by Lisa D. Akey, at 2 North Broad Street, Butler, GA 31006. Phone: 478-862-5594. 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 Taylor County. A transfer-on-death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

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

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Taylor County · Lisa D. Akey

Address

2 North Broad StreetButler, GA 31006

Hours

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

E-recording

Required via GSCCCA eFile PortalE-recording info →
Visit recorder website →

Recording fees

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

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

Open in Google Maps

Verified July 13, 2026 · Source

Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Taylor County

FirmThomaston, GA

Pasley, Nuce, Mallory, LLC

Serves 5 counties

A Thomaston firm on West Gordon Street, with offices in Griffin, Barnesville, and McDonough, handling probate of estates, estate administration, and year's support alongside wills, trusts, asset protection planning, and elder law. Formed in 2019 through the merger of Pasley & Nuce and Mallory, Trice LLP, and also practices personal injury, disability, family, and criminal law.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationReal EstateWills Trusts

Office
300 West Gordon StreetThomaston, GA 30286
Free consultation

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
Free consultation

Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to verify their current practice areas and availability.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·

Legal Sources

Data sourced from Georgia statutes and official state code. How we research.

Georgia Estate Planning Articles

Estate planning articles for Georgia.