Estate Planning & Probate in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Most Armstrong County 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 Orphans' Court.
The Probate Process in Armstrong 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 Armstrong County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Armstrong County Courthouse, 500 East Market Street, Suite 102, Kittanning.
Full Armstrong Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Armstrong County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Armstrong County · Register & Recorder · Lori Hirst
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E-recording
$87.75 for the first 4 pages plus $2 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
Estate probate requires a typed petition for probate and grant of letters, the original will or codicil, a death certificate, and two checks: one covering probate fees (based on the value of the estate) and one payable to the Armstrong County Legal Journal. Appointments are required for estate probates and marriage license applications. Over-the-counter transactions are accepted 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM; research hours run 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM.
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