Estate Planning & Probate in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana
Most St. John the Baptist Parish estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. Start with your situation below; both paths use St. John the Baptist Parish's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 2393 Hwy 18, Edgard. The court sits in the 40th Judicial District.
Full St. John the Baptist Parishprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
St. John the Baptist Parish · 40th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Court
St. John the Baptist Parish · Felicia C. Feist
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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
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