| Court Name |
Martin County Superior Court |
Court Address
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Martin County Governmental Center Williamston, North Carolina 27892
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/martin-county |
| Local Rules |
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/martin-county#content-container |
| Court Forms |
https://www.nccourts.gov/services |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Martin 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 to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Martin County, North Carolina law typically bonds an administrator, though an executor may be relieved of it by the will. The amount reflects the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to earn. |
| Court History |
Probate for Martin County runs through the North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court, who has original jurisdiction over estate administration. In Williamston, Martin County Superior Court serves Martin County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Martin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Martin 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. |