Estate Planning & Probate in Moore County, North Carolina

There are two reasons people look up Moore County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Clerk of Superior Court 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 Moore 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 Moore County, probate runs through the Clerk of Superior Court at 102 Monroe St, Carthage. The court sits in the Superior Court District 29. The same Superior Court District 29 also serves Hoke.

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Probate Court Record

Clerk of Superior Court

Moore County · Superior Court District 29

Address

102 Monroe StCarthage, NC 28327

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

Moore County · Register of Deeds · William Britton

Address

26 Courthouse SquareCarthage, NC 28327Mailing: P.O. Box 1210, Carthage, NC 28327
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$26 for the first 15 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 15.

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