Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Probate Court

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Court Name	Office of the Register of Wills Schuylkill County Pennsylvania
Court Address	401 N. 2ND ST. Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901-2520
Contact Info	Phone +1-570-628-1377 Fax +1-570-628-1384 Email -
Court Website	https://schuylkillcountypa.gov/government/register_of_wills/index.php
Local Rules	-
Court Forms	Fee Schedule, Document & Forms for Inheritance tax returns and instructions.
Court Fees	Probate filing costs in Schuylkill County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summary of Services	Pennsylvania law allows the Register of Wills to require a bond from a representative in Schuylkill County. A will may waive it, and when imposed the bond reflects the personal estate value.
Court History	Pennsylvania uses the Register of Wills for probate and the Orphans' Court for disputes. Those offices serve Schuylkill County. In Pottsville, Office of the Register of Wills Schuylkill County Pennsylvania serves Schuylkill County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Schuylkill County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
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