Estate Planning & Probate in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams 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 Adams County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Adams 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 Adams County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Adams County Courthouse, 117 Baltimore Street, Room 102, Gettysburg.
Full Adams Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Adams County
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Phone
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Adams County · Recorder of Deeds · Karen R. Heflin
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Phone
Hours
$71.25 for the first 4 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 4; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Orphans' Court
Probate appointments should be scheduled before 4:00 PM, which is the cutoff time to begin estate probate proceedings for the day.
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