Estate Planning & Probate in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Most Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Parish, probate runs through the District Court at 908-B Washington St., Franklinton. The court sits in the 22nd Judicial District. The same 22nd Judicial District also serves St Tammany.
Full Washington Parishprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Washington Parish · 22nd Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Clerk of Court
Washington Parish · Johnny D. Crain, Jr.
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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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