Henry County Probate Court cases in Henry County, Abbeville, AL
Henry County Probate Court in Abbeville, Alabama, is a county probate court of limited jurisdiction. It handles probate and administration of estates and wills; appointment and supervision of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults; adoptions; legal name changes; and involuntary mental health commitment proceedings. The court issues marriage licenses and records real property instruments (such as deeds and mortgages) for Henry County. It does not hear criminal, traffic, general civil, divorce, or child-custody matters, which are handled by the district and circuit courts.
Henry County Probate Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Probate Court |
| County: | Henry |
| Street Address: | 101 Court Square, Suite B |
| City: | Abbeville |
| Zip Code: | 36310 |
| Phone: | 334-585-3257 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://henrycountyal.com/henry-county-probate-court/ |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Henry-County-Clerk-of-Court/168309126516006 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Henry County Probate Court
- Case filings and records: probate of wills; estate administration; year's support; guardianships and conservatorships for adults and minors; mental health commitment petitions; issuance of letters; oaths and bonds; certified copies.
- Licenses: marriage licenses; Georgia weapons carry licenses.
- Protective proceedings: appointment of guardians/conservators and mental health commitments for incapacitated adults; emergency/temporary guardians for minors when authorized.
- Hearings and trials: schedules hearings on probate, guardianship, and commitment matters; may convene juries for will contests and certain probate disputes.
- Public services: provides forms, filing guidance, fee information, and access to calendars and records.
- Not included: family-violence/stalking protective orders and general jury duty are handled by other courts.