Estate Planning & Probate in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Orphans' Court details.
The Probate Process in Northampton 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 Northampton County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Northampton County Government Center, 669 Washington Street, Easton.
Full Northampton Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Northampton County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Northampton County · Recorder of Deeds · Dorothy J. Edelman
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E-recording
$76.25 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
The majority of Orphans Court hearings are held every Tuesday, consisting of adoptions, relinquishments and guardianships.
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