Estate Planning & Probate in Yakima, Washington
Yakima 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 Yakima County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Superior Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Yakima County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Yakima County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Yakima County→The Probate Process in Yakima 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 Yakima, probate runs through the Superior Court at 128 N 2nd St, Rm 314, Yakima. Probate e-filing in Yakima County goes through efilewa.tylertech.cloud, a system used by 8 Washington counties.
Full Yakima Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Superior Court
Yakima County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Auditor
Yakima County
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E-recording
$303.5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $304.5; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 9, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Superior Court
Non-family-law motion materials must be filed at least 5 days before the hearing; family law materials no later than 14 calendar days before the hearing date. eFileWA accepts Superior Court case filings only; ex parte filings and Civil Protection Orders must use other processes.
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