Estate Planning & Probate in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Most St. Charles Parish estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
The Probate Process in St. Charles 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 St. Charles Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 15045 River Road, Hahnville. The court sits in the 29th Judicial District.
Full St. Charles Parishprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
St. Charles Parish · 29th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Court
St. Charles Parish · Lance Marino
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
Effective January 1, 2026, the 29th Judicial District Court no longer accepts filings submitted by attorneys via U.S. mail or commercial shipping service such as FedEx or UPS. Attorneys must file either electronically or in person. Pursuant to La. R.S. 13:850, fax filings are no longer accepted after January 1, 2026.
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