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Home→Tools→Self-File Probate Assessment→Alabama→Mobile County

Can You Self-File Probate in Mobile County, Alabama?

Find out if you can handle probate yourself, see estimated cost savings vs. hiring an attorney, and get a step-by-step filing checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Self-filing in Mobile County works best for straightforward estates with a clear will and few beneficiaries.

File at the Probate Court, 151 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: 251-574-6000. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Mobile County offers e-filing for probate matters. AlaFile statewide e-filing system. Self-represented litigants may register but are not required to e-file. Paper filing available.

Mobile County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so self-filers should confirm local procedures with the court clerk.

Yes, you can file probate without a lawyer in Alabama, though the process may require more effort depending on estate complexity.Ala. Code § 43-2-848 (executor compensation), 43-2-682 (attorney fees), 43-2-690, 43-2-691, 43-2-691.1, 43-2-692, 43-2-696.02, 43-2-697 (small estate / Summary Distribution; HB164 / Act 2025-431, eff. Oct 1, 2025 — enrolled-bill §§ 43-2-697/43-2-698 were codified as §§ 43-2-696.01/43-2-696.02), 43-8-110/111/112/113/116 (homestead, exempt property, family allowance, CPI adjustment), 43-2-350 (creditor claims), 43-2-851 (bond), 43-2-834 (informal admin), 43-2-61 (publication); Alabama State Treasury CPI Information page (treasury.alabama.gov/cpi-information) for current $18,800 homestead / $9,400 exempt property / $18,800 family allowance effective April 1, 2024; Ala. Dept. of Finance memorandum to Probate Judges, Jan. 6, 2026 (comptroller.alabama.gov, "Small Estate Valuation Update Under Act 2025-431") confirming the $47,000 small estate amount. Re-verified 2026-06-10 against the official Code of Alabama database (alison.legislature.state.al.us) section texts, enrolled HB164-enr.pdf, treasury.alabama.gov, and the Jan. 2026 Finance memo — § 43-2-698 citation corrected to codified § 43-2-696.02, and repealed § 43-2-680 removed from the executor-fee citation; all dollar values and waiting periods confirmed correct.Verified Jun 22, 2026 Many Alabama courts offer self-help resources and standardized forms.

Court filing fees in Alabama vary by county.Ala. Code § 43-2-848 (executor compensation), 43-2-682 (attorney fees), 43-2-690, 43-2-691, 43-2-691.1, 43-2-692, 43-2-696.02, 43-2-697 (small estate / Summary Distribution; HB164 / Act 2025-431, eff. Oct 1, 2025 — enrolled-bill §§ 43-2-697/43-2-698 were codified as §§ 43-2-696.01/43-2-696.02), 43-8-110/111/112/113/116 (homestead, exempt property, family allowance, CPI adjustment), 43-2-350 (creditor claims), 43-2-851 (bond), 43-2-834 (informal admin), 43-2-61 (publication); Alabama State Treasury CPI Information page (treasury.alabama.gov/cpi-information) for current $18,800 homestead / $9,400 exempt property / $18,800 family allowance effective April 1, 2024; Ala. Dept. of Finance memorandum to Probate Judges, Jan. 6, 2026 (comptroller.alabama.gov, "Small Estate Valuation Update Under Act 2025-431") confirming the $47,000 small estate amount. Re-verified 2026-06-10 against the official Code of Alabama database (alison.legislature.state.al.us) section texts, enrolled HB164-enr.pdf, treasury.alabama.gov, and the Jan. 2026 Finance memo — § 43-2-698 citation corrected to codified § 43-2-696.02, and repealed § 43-2-680 removed from the executor-fee citation; all dollar values and waiting periods confirmed correct.Verified Jun 22, 2026 Self-filing costs typically include the court petition fee, publication costs, and bond premiums. The filing fee is a fraction of total probate costs. See a full breakdown with the Alabama probate calculator.

Can You Self-File Probate in Mobile County, Alabama?

Self-filing probate in Mobile County means working directly with the Probate Court. This tool evaluates whether self-filing is feasible for your estate.

Probate filings for Mobile County go through the Probate Court at 151 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: 251-574-6000. Email: probatecourt@probate.mobilecountyal.gov.

Mobile County offers e-filing for probate proceedings. AlaFile statewide e-filing system. Self-represented litigants may register but are not required to e-file. Paper filing available.

Mobile County publishes contacts for Judicial, Recording, Records — the right place to route probate questions before filing.

Self-represented litigants may file in paper: Self-represented (pro se) litigants are not required to use AlaFile electronic filing. Paper filing is available at the probate court for all filings.

For smaller estates under $47,000, Alabama offers Summary Distribution that can avoid formal probate entirely.

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