Estate Planning & Probate in Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Most Bossier Parish estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.

The Probate Process in Bossier 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 Bossier Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 204 Burt Blvd, 3rd Floor, Benton. The court sits in the 26th Judicial District. Bossier Parish shares the 26th Judicial District with Webster.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Bossier Parish · 26th Judicial District

Address

204 Burt Blvd, 3rd FloorBenton, LA 71006

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Clerk of Court

Bossier Parish · Jill M. Sessions

Address

204 Burt Boulevard, Third FloorBenton, LA 71006Mailing: P.O. Box 430, Benton, LA 71006

Fax

318-965-2713

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via ClerkConnectE-recording info →
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$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.

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Verified September 5, 2026 · Source

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