| Court Name |
Probate Court of Forsyth County |
Court Address
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100 W Courthouse Square Suite 008 Cumming, North Carolina 30040
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-770-781-2140 Fax +1-770-886-2839 Email probatehearing@forsythco.com
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| Court Website |
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.forsythco.com/Departments-Offices/Probate-Court |
| Court Forms |
https://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 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Under North Carolina practice, bonding is common for administrators in Forsyth County and often waived for executors named in a will. The amount reflects the personal property plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
North Carolina handles probate through the Clerk of Superior Court, who serves as judge of probate in each county for Forsyth County. Probate Court of Forsyth County, located in Cumming, handles probate administration for Forsyth County. Case information for Forsyth County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| 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 North Carolina, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |