Estate Planning & Probate in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
There are two reasons people look up Lackawanna County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Lackawanna County's actual court and recording details.
The Probate Process in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Lackawanna County Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor, Scranton.
Full Lackawanna Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Lackawanna County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Lackawanna County · Recorder of Deeds · Evie Rafalko-McNulty
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E-recording
$99.75 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
Probates are handled by appointment only. Payment is accepted by cash, check, credit, or debit card.
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