Estate Planning & Probate in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana

Most Morehouse 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 Morehouse 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 Morehouse Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 100 East Madison Avenue, Bastrop. The court sits in the 4th Judicial District. Morehouse Parish shares the 4th Judicial District with Ouachita.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Morehouse Parish · 4th Judicial District

Address

100 East Madison AvenueBastrop, LA 71220

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

Morehouse Parish · Tifani S. Thomas

Address

100 East Madison AvenueBastrop, LA 71220

Fax

318-281-3775

Hours

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