Wills and Orphans

Video Conferencing

The Probate section is now offering Video Conferencing(PDF, 126KB) for Administration of Oaths before the Register.

Court-Appointed Guardians

The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is offering a series of online workshops that show court-appointed guardians how to use the new Guardianship Tracking System (GTS). The GTS makes it possible for guardians of adult incapacitated persons to file inventory and annual reports online from any internet-accessible computer.

• GTS News and Workshop Schedules
• Increase in fees(PDF, 332KB) for the Court-Appointed Guardians of Medicaid Recipient Incapacitated Persons

Probate Fees

Information about the costs involved in the probate process in Allegheny County.

Online Filing and Retrieval

Find information on how to file and access court and marriage records electronically.

Marriage License Application

Apply for a marriage license through the Allegheny County Passport and Marriage License Office.

About

Find general information about the Wills/Orphans Division, its responsibilities, and the types of cases it handles, such as decedent's estates, trusts, wills, and guardianships.

Audit Calendar

Review the monthly schedule for Orphans' Court audits, including lists of estates to be audited, deadlines for filing accounts, and when the audits will begin.

Genealogical Research

Find genealogical information to support family background and other historical investigations.

Wills/Orphans Court Fees

Fees for various actions and filings within the Wills/Orphans' Court, including probate fees, account fees, and costs associated with court documents.

Forms

Review the various forms needed for filing documents or applications.

Inheritance Tax

Information related to the collection of Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax payments.

Passports

Information about applying for a U.S. passport through Allegheny County.

Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney

A sample form for is available to help you make decisions to record your wishes for healthcare if you are not able to do so yourself.

Marriage Records

We maintain the records of all marriages in Allegheny County. Find out the cost, types of records, typical record uses, and how to obtain records.

Probating Wills

Review the process of probating a will, including what to do if there is no will and how to locate a will.

Wills and Orphans Records Resources

Explore resources related to the e-filing system, administering estates, sample forms, and fee information.

Will Search Request Form

Search for a will filed with the Allegheny County Department of Court Records.