Wills and Administrations
Wills may be researched and/or copies obtained by contacting our office at (334) 832-1240. The cost is $1.00 per page, 50 cents per page after 10 pages. Documents may be be certified for an additional fee of $2.00.
A will is a document which discloses how a person wishes his or her property to be distributed after death. A will must meet certain legal requirements. The law requires that a person making a will must be 18 years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no undue influence. The will must be signed by the maker and witnessed by at least two people. After a will is written, it should be kept in a safe place, and the executors or personal representatives should be notified where the will is being kept.
A will should be probated within five (5) years after the person is deceased. Forms are available for the probate of a will in Montgomery County.
If a person dies without a will, a Petition for Letters of Administration may be filed. The petitioner must be a resident of the State and is required by law to acquire a bond that will cover the amount of the estate. Forms are also available in Montgomery County's Probate Court for filing this petition. After the Letters are issued, an inventory is required to be filed within 60 days after appointment.
A Probate Court Records Index search is available without an online account. Click here. Older records may only be available through microfilm.
In order to view complete records and to set up an online account with capability of viewing and copying images, contact a member of the Probate Record Room staff at (334) 832-2584 or (334) 832-1249.