Estate Planning & Probate in Martin County, North Carolina

Martin County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Martin County's actual court and recording details.

Someone died — settling an estate

Filing probate at the Clerk of Superior Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.

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The Probate Process in Martin 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 Martin County, probate runs through the Clerk of Superior Court at 305 E Main St, Williamston. The court sits in the Superior Court District 2. Martin County shares the Superior Court District 2 with Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell and Washington.

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Probate Court Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Martin County · Superior Court District 2

Address

305 E Main StWilliamston, NC 27892

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneys
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Register of Deeds

Martin County

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

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