Estate Planning & Probate in Grand Isle County, Vermont

Grand Isle 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 Superior Court - Probate Division details.

The Probate Process in Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle County, probate runs through the Superior Court - Probate Division at 3677 US Route 2, North Hero.

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Probate Court Record

Superior Court - Probate Division

Grand Isle County

Address

3677 US Route 2North Hero, VT 05474

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneysSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

Town Clerk

Grand Isle County · Town Clerk · Corinn Julow

Address

3541 US Route 2North Hero, VT 05474Mailing: P.O. Box 38, North Hero, VT 05474

Fax

802-372-3806

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E-recording

Not available
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$15 for the first page plus $15 for each additional page; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Local Procedures at the Superior Court - Probate Division

The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 802-879-1185 for details.

Within 30 days after appointment as Fiduciary, you must file an Inventory listing all decedent assets. May be extended to 90 days with court approval per Probate Rule 66a. Within 30 days of appointment, must publish Notice to Creditors once in a newspaper circulating in the community where decedent resided.

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