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Docket No. 22011 · Louisiana

Beauregard County
Probate Court

In Louisiana, estates are probated in the District Court (Civil Succession) / Parish Clerk of Court. This page gathers where to file in Beauregard Parish, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
DeRidder
Population
36,827
Court
District Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
LA · 2201130°39′ N · 93°20′ W
● Beauregard Parish Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$125,000
No statutory waiting period
Creditor window
See rule
La. C.C.P. arts. 3241-3245
Executor fee
By statute
Percentage set by statute
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
§ I

Where to file in Beauregard Parish

Handled by
District Court (Civil Succession) / Parish Clerk of CourtIn Louisiana, probate is governed by the civil law system and termed 'Succession'. Matters are filed in the Parish District Court and administered by the Parish Clerk of Court.
County building
Beauregard Parish Courthouse In DeRidder, LA — street address not tagged in OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
beauparish.orgWikidata
State courts & e-filing
lasc.orgCase search: Louisiana Parish Clerk of Court Public Records Portals
§ II

How probate runs in Beauregard Parish

Six stages, with the Louisiana rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Louisiana deadline: Must be filed with Parish Clerk promptly upon death.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $125,000, a small-estate procedure (La. C.C.P. art. 3421 (definition); arts. 3431-3434 (Affidavit of Small Succession)) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the District Court (Civil Succession) / Parish Clerk of Court for Beauregard Parish. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: No general bar date; claims are presented to the succession representative (formal proof suspends prescription) and creditors may oppose the tableau of distribution before homologation.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (La. C.C.P. art. 3351), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 Louisiana courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ III

Louisiana rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 64 Louisiana counties.

Small estates
$125,000 gross value of Louisiana property at date of death (any value if death was 20+ years ago); may include immovable propertyLa. C.C.P. art. 3421 (definition); arts. 3431-3434 (Affidavit of Small Succession)
Filing the will
Must be filed with Parish Clerk promptly upon death
Creditor claims
No general bar date; claims are presented to the succession representative (formal proof suspends prescription) and creditors may oppose the tableau of distribution before homologationLa. C.C.P. arts. 3241-3245; 3303-3307
Executor fees
Statutory Commission: 2.5% of the inventory of the succession property (La. C.C.P. art. 3351)La. C.C.P. art. 3351 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. Louisiana recognizes 'Olographic testaments' if entirely written, dated, and signed in the handwriting of the testator (La. Civ. Code art. 1575).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.Louisiana has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.Louisiana inheritance tax was repealed for deaths occurring on or after July 1, 2004.
Typical duration
6 to 12 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: law.justia.com (statute) · law.justia.com (statute) · secure.ssa.gov · settledestate.com

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

BeauregardCalcasieuAllenVernonJefferson DavisCameron
Related officeBeauregard Parish Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeBeauregard Parish Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
§ V

Questions about Beauregard Parish probate

Where is the Beauregard Parish Probate Court located?
In Louisiana, probate is handled by the District Court (Civil Succession) / Parish Clerk of Court. Probate filings in Beauregard Parish are normally made in the county seat, DeRidder — OpenStreetMap places the Beauregard Parish Courthouse there. Confirm the exact office on the official county website (beauparish.org).
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Beauregard Parish, LA?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Louisiana county: $125,000 gross value of Louisiana property at date of death (any value if death was 20+ years ago); may include immovable property (La. C.C.P. art. 3421 (definition); arts. 3431-3434 (Affidavit of Small Succession)).
How do I search probate case records in Beauregard Parish?
Start with the Louisiana judiciary website (lasc.org), which points to Louisiana Parish Clerk of Court Public Records Portals. Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in DeRidder.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Beauregard Parish?
Will: Must be filed with Parish Clerk promptly upon death. Creditors: No general bar date; claims are presented to the succession representative (formal proof suspends prescription) and creditors may oppose the tableau of distribution before homologation (La. C.C.P. arts. 3241-3245; 3303-3307).
How much can an executor charge in Beauregard Parish?
Louisiana rule: Statutory Commission: 2.5% of the inventory of the succession property (La. C.C.P. art. 3351) (La. C.C.P. art. 3351). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.