| Court Name |
Probate Court of Forsyth County |
Court Address
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100 W Courthouse Square Suite 008 Cumming, Georgia 30040
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-770-781-2140 Fax +1-770-886-2839 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.georgiaprobate.gov |
| Court Forms |
https://www.georgiaprobate.gov |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Forsyth County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Under Georgia practice, bonding is common for administrators in Forsyth County and often waived for executors named in a will. The Probate Court determines the amount from the value of the estate. |
| Court History |
Georgia operates a standalone county Probate Court with jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, and conservatorships for Forsyth County. Probate Court of Forsyth County, located in Cumming, handles probate administration for Forsyth County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Forsyth County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Forsyth County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Georgia, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |