Estate Planning & Probate in Madison County, North Carolina

Madison County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the Clerk of Superior Court.

The Probate Process in Madison County

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 Madison County, probate runs through the Clerk of Superior Court at 258 Carolina Lane, Marshall. The court sits in the Superior Court District 35. Madison County shares the Superior Court District 35 with Avery, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey.

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Probate Court Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Madison County · Superior Court District 35

Address

258 Carolina LaneMarshall, NC 28753

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
How to file probate in Madison County→

Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Madison County

$26 for the first 15 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 15.

Full recording details →

Verified July 13, 2026 · Source

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