Jurisdiction Over Types of Legal Proceedings

The Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults and minor children, and commitments to involuntary evaluation and treatment for people with mental health, drug or alcohol issues. The Probate Court also issues both marriage and firearms licenses and performs a number of other administrative duties.

Link for Georgia Probate Standard Forms and General Instructions: https://georgiacourts.gov/probate/standard-forms/.

The Probate Court has jurisdiction on all legal proceedings that are within the county of Jefferson and deal with the following:

* Probate of Wills

* Administrations

* No Administration Necessary

*Years Support

* Guardianships and Conservatorships of minor children

* Guardianships and Conservatorships of incapacitated adults

* Inventory, Annual Returns, Asset Management Plans, Personal Status Reports

* Orders to Apprehend for Mental Evaluation

* Filing of Wills for safe keeping

* Issuance of Marriage Licenses

* Issuance of Concealed Weapons Permits

* Issuance of Certificates of Residency

* Petition to Open Safe Deposit Box

* Administering oaths to various county officials

*Issuance of Fireworks Permits

                        The above listing is not a complete listing of matters that the Probate Court has jurisdiction over.