Estate Planning & Probate in Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Assumption Parish estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Assumption Parish's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Assumption Parish
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Assumption Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 4809 Hwy 1, Napoleonville. The court sits in the 23rd Judicial District. Assumption Parish shares the 23rd Judicial District with Ascension and St James.
Full Assumption Parishprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Assumption Parish · 23rd Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Court
Assumption Parish · Erin Hebert
Address
Phone
Fax
Hours
E-recording
$100 for 1-5 pages, $200 for 6-25 pages, $300 for 26-50 pages, $300 plus $5 for each page beyond 50; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 5, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
Advance court costs must be paid at the time of filing. Each additional service beyond the first costs $100.00. Service through the Secretary of State requires a separate $50.00 check payable to the Secretary of State. Certified copies $6.00 per document.
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