King County, Washington Probate Court
King County Probate Court Links:
Welcome
This page will provide you with links to
- the King County Probate Court's website, the address, a map
- a phone number to call to get more information.
- frequently asked questions about probate,
- probate forms and probate court fees for King County, Washington
- the land records office location for King County, Washington.
1. Where do I file a petition for probate in King County, Washington?
In the Washington Court system, probate is handled by the "Superior Courts"
King County Superior Court
WEB ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
Courtroom W-325
516 3rd Ave., Mail Stop C-203
Seattle, WA 98104
MAP:
Directory of all Washington Probate Courts
3. Where is the FAQ/Self-Help section of the King County probate court website?
COUNTY INFO
King County Court Self Help Materials for Probate:
https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/documents/ExParte.aspx
4. Where Can I Find Probate Forms for King County, Washington?
STATE
Washington Probate Forms, for use in all of Washington
COUNTY-SPECIFIC
Additional Local Probate Forms specifcally for King County court
https://kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/forms.aspx
5. How much does it cost to file a petition for probate in King County, Washington?
King County Probate Fees Page
$260.00 | Adoption Filing | RCW 36.18.020(2,5); RCW 36.18.016(16) |
$240.00 | Guardianship Filing (There is no fee on cases with assets less than $3,000 when a Court Order so states) | RCW 36.18.020(2,5); RCW 11.88.030(3) |
$5.00 | Letters of Administration, Testamentary, or Guardianship; Form K | RCW 36.18.016(9) |
$240.00 | Notice to Creditors (Non-Probate) | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | Petition Admitting Rejected Will, or Contesting Will, or Objecting to a Written Agreement or Memorandum | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | Probate Filing | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | Counterclaim, Cross-Claim or Third-Party Claim | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | Counter Petition, Cross-Claim or Third-Party Claim | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | Registration of Trust | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$20.00 | Certification of Trust | KCC 4A.630.040 |
$20.00 | TEDRA Non-Judicial Binding Agreement, in an existing case | RCW 36.18.012(8) |
$240.00 | TEDRA Non-Judicial Binding Agreement, filed as a new case | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$240.00 | TEDRA Summons and Petition | RCW 36.18.020(2,5) |
$20.00 | Will Filing only - No Probate of Decedent's Estate | RCW 36.18.012(7) |
$20.00 | Will Repository |
RCW 36.18.016(28) |
Trust Account Service Fees |
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Settlements, Tender, Bonds, Garnishments, Judgments, Interpleader: |
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$10.00 |
On each payment of $25.01 and over |
KCC 4A.630.120(B)(2) |
Exceptions to Trust Account Service Fees: | ||
A payment of $25.00 or less |
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Fee waived by the Clerk on the basis of a Hardship Affidavit on file |
Applications are available at the Clerk's Financial Services counters | |
Fee waived by the Court |
Requires a Court Order |
6. What's the URL for the State or County land records office?
In order to transfer ownership of real property after someone dies, you need to find the last recorded property deed. A county land records office is the place to research and request such deeds.
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