Estate Planning & Probate in Beaver, Pennsylvania
Beaver 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 Beaver County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Beaver 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 Beaver, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Beaver County Courthouse, 810 Third Street, Beaver.
Full Beaver Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Beaver County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Beaver County · Recorder of Deeds · Ronald H. Alberti
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$91.75 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
Appointments are required for new probates and marriage licenses.
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