Administration (without a Will)

An individual who dies (also called a decedent) and who has no will is said to have died intestate. To handle the property of the decedent, in most circumstances, the Probate Court will need to appoint an administrator/personal representative.

The administration is filled in the Probate Court of the county in which the decedent was domiciled at death.

Documents Required to File

Court Costs

  • Deposit: $165**

**Additional fees may be required for legal notices and service of process. There will also be a balance of court costs due at the oath hearing.
Contact Us

Estates:
706-225-4333
probategeneral@columbusga.org

Weapons Carry Licenses/Marriage Licenses:
706-225-4750
probatelicense@columbusga.org

Physical Address:
100 10th St. 6th Floor
Columbus, GA 31901

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902