Estate Planning & Probate in Lamoille County, Vermont

There are two reasons people look up Lamoille County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Superior Court - Probate Division details.

The Probate Process in Lamoille 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 Lamoille County, probate runs through the Superior Court - Probate Division at 154 Main Street, Hyde Park.

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Probate Court Record

Superior Court - Probate Division

Lamoille County

Address

154 Main StreetHyde Park, VT 05655

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

Lamoille County · Town Clerk · Kimberly J. Moulton

Address

344 Route 15 WestHyde Park, VT 05655Mailing: P.O. Box 98, Hyde Park, VT 05655

Fax

802-888-6878

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (winter); Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (summer). Closed the Monday before every election and on all election days.

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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Verified September 9, 2026 · Source

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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