Estate Planning for Dubois County, Indiana Property Owners

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

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Dubois County property passes through the Circuit Court — even simple Indiana probates run 6+ months and start with $177 in filing fees. Indiana also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Dubois County

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

Before recording, an Indiana transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentIC 32-17-14-1 to 32-17-14-32Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathIC 32-17-14-1 to 32-17-14-32Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Dubois County are recorded with the County Recorder at One Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN 47546. Phone: 812-481-7067. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $25 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Dubois County comes to $35, which is $25 in recording fees plus the $10 County Auditor's real property endorsement (transfer). A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Dubois County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Dubois County

Address

One Courthouse SquareJasper, IN 47546

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

E-recording

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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$25
County Auditor's real property endorsement (transfer)Applies to a TOD deed$10
SDF-1 (State Form 46021) Sales Disclosure Form$20
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Dubois County

Solo PracticeJasper, IN

Collins Law Group, LLC

Serves 5 counties

Jasper and Evansville practice serving southern Indiana, led by John Collins, a Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Lawyer since 2013. Work covers estate and trust administration -- representing personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries -- plus will and trust contests, creditor claims against estates, elder law and Medicaid planning, and farm and business succession.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationElder Lawand 4 more

Office
225 W 41st St, Suite BJasper, IN 47546
Virtual consultations

FirmJasper, IN

Fritch Law Office

Serves 1 county

Jasper firm in Dubois County handling probate administration for personal representatives, from filing the will and inventorying assets through creditor notice, payment of debts and taxes, and closing the estate. Also handles trust administration, guardianships, wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationGuardianshipHealthcare Directivesand 3 more

Office
302 Main StJasper, IN 47546
Free consultation

FirmJasper, IN

Hatfield & Peters LLC

Serves 1 county

General practice on Jackson Street in Jasper, in Dubois County, serving individuals and businesses throughout southwestern Indiana. Settlement-side work includes estate and trust administration and guardianships. Also handles elder-law matters and Medicaid applications for nursing-home and waiver services.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipand 3 more

Office
502 Jackson StJasper, IN 47546

FirmHuntingburg, IN

Schneider O'Bryan Attorneys at Law

Serves 1 county

Huntingburg firm in Dubois County (formerly Schneider Law Office), practising there for over 70 years. Estate administration and probate is a named focus of both partners, Phil Schneider and Taylor O'Bryan: preparing the documentation, filing taxes, preparing accountings and distributing assets, plus adult and minor guardianships and elder-law work.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipand 2 more

Office
427 E 4th StHuntingburg, IN 47542

FirmBedford, IN

Smith Law Office

Since 2022 · Serves 8 counties

Bedford firm in Lawrence County, founded in 2022 by David A. and Patrick J. Smith. David handles probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term-care planning, special-needs and Miller trusts, and guardianships, and is also licensed in Florida for Indiana clients holding property there.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipand 2 more

Office
1516 I StBedford, IN 47421

Solo PracticeVincennes, IN

Bouchie Law LLC

Serves the whole state

Vincennes firm led by Knox County native Tanner Bouchie, frequently representing clients in Knox, Daviess, Sullivan, Greene, Pike, and Dubois counties. Handles wills, trusts and estates and guardianship arrangements for loved ones, alongside business formation, real estate, and family law. Clients book appointments online and meet remotely.

PracticesEstate PlanningGuardianshipWills Trusts

Office
P.O. Box 992Vincennes, IN 47591
Free consultationVirtual consultations
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