Limestone County Probate Court

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Databases Updated on Oct 15, 2025

Limestone County Probate Court cases in Limestone County, Athens, AL

Limestone County Probate Court in Athens, Alabama, is a county probate court of limited jurisdiction. It handles probate and protective proceedings, including probate of wills, administration of decedents' estates, guardianships and conservatorships for minors and incapacitated adults, name changes, adoptions (with transfer to another court if contested), and involuntary mental health commitments. The Probate Judge's office also issues marriage licenses and records instruments such as deeds and mortgages. The court does not hear general criminal, traffic, or most civil disputes; those matters are handled by the Limestone County District and Circuit Courts. Within the local judicial system, it provides judicial oversight for estate, guardianship, and related statutory matters.

Limestone County Probate Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Probate Court
County: Limestone
Street Address: 100 South Clinton Street Suite D
City: Athens
Zip Code: 35611
Phone: 256-233-6427
Fax: 256-233-6474
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Website URL: https://www.probate.limestonecounty.net/
Parking: Parking is provided for you on each side of the Courthouse square. However, parking here is extremely limited, and available on a first come basis.
Email: charles.woodroof@limestonecounty-al.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Limestone-County-Courthouse/1014189381970538

Services and Case Types Handled in Limestone County Probate Court

Limestone County Probate Court serves the public by:

- Case filings: Estates (wills, administrations, small estates, claims), guardianships and conservatorships for minors/incapacitated adults, adoptions, legitimations, name changes, mental health commitments, and certain condemnation/eminent domain matters.
- Protective orders: Emergency and permanent protective proceedings to safeguard persons and property in guardianship/conservatorship and mental health cases.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts hearings on probate, guardianship, adoption, commitment, and related matters; issues orders and letters (e.g., Letters Testamentary/Administration).
- Records and licensing: Records real property documents (deeds, mortgages, plats, liens) and Alabama Marriage Certificates; issues county business and alcohol licenses; maintains probate records and dockets.
- Elections: Performs statutory election administration duties (e.g., ballot/precinct administration and canvassing).

Note: Jury services are typically provided by the Circuit Court/Clerk, not the Probate Court.

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