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 Terrebonne 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.
Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court Guide
32nd Judicial District Court of Louisiana · Clerk of Court information · Updated June 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $400 |
Small Estate Affidavit For estates under threshold (no court filing needed) | $200 |
Note: The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule lists a Succession (Large) advance deposit of $400.00 (no service) and a Succession (Small - $125,000, La. C.C.P. art. 3422) of $200.00 (no service). A Sworn Detailed Descriptive List is $75.00. The Civil Processing Department collects advance payment under La. R.S. 13:842 for anticipated costs. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court civil fee schedule lists a Succession (Large) advance deposit of $400.00 (no service) and a Succession (Small - $125,000, La. C.C.P. art. 3422) of $200.00 (no service). A Sworn Detailed Descriptive List is $75.00. The Civil Processing Department collects advance payment under La. R.S. 13:842 for anticipated costs. Verify the current deposit with the Clerk before relying on a figure.
Required Documents
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
Timelines & Proceedings
Deadlines & Creditor Claims
Key Deadlines
- Will Deposit
- Verify locally
- Creditor Claims
- Verify locally
Creditor Claims
- Period Starts
- opening of an administration
- Statute
- La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3241-3245