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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Clerk of Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for St. Tammany Parish.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.

St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court Guide

22nd Judicial District Court of Louisiana · Clerk of Court information · Updated June 2026

(985) 809-8700Clerk of Court

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$300
Small Estate Affidavit
For estates under threshold (no court filing needed)
$175

Note: The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court 2025 Information Guide (Probate - Estimates) lists a Succession advance deposit estimate of $300.00, a Petition for Notice of Application to Appoint Administrator in Succession of $150.00, and a Small Succession of $175.00. Civil pleadings are not filed without an advance deposit (La. R.S. 13:842, 13:843); if the deposit is depleted, no further action is taken until an additional deposit is made. Call (985) 809-8776 for an estimated cost prior to filing. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court 2025 Information Guide (Probate - Estimates) lists a Succession advance deposit estimate of $300.00, a Petition for Notice of Application to Appoint Administrator in Succession of $150.00, and a Small Succession of $175.00. Civil pleadings are not filed without an advance deposit (La. R.S. 13:842, 13:843); if the deposit is depleted, no further action is taken until an additional deposit is made. Call (985) 809-8776 for an estimated cost prior to filing. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.

Required Documents

    E-Filing & Filing Methods

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    Records portal

    Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.

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    Filing Methods: in person, mail

    Timelines & Proceedings

    Deadlines & Creditor Claims

    Key Deadlines

    Will Deposit
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    Creditor Claims
    Verify locally

    Creditor Claims

    Period Starts
    opening of an administration
    Statute
    La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3241-3245

    Related Proceedings

    Property Recording

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