Frederickson Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Frederickson are filed and maintained at Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Frederickson residents under RCW Title 11.
Frederickson Overview
Where Frederickson Probate Cases Are Filed
Pierce County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Frederickson residents. Frederickson is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, southeast of Puyallup and northeast of Graham. There is no city-level probate court. All estate and guardianship filings go to the Pierce County Superior Court Clerk in Tacoma.
Pierce County Superior Court is the second-largest in Washington state, with 22 judges and 9 commissioners. The clerk's office at the County-City Building in Tacoma maintains records of all cases filed in Superior Court dating back to the 1890s. Probate records are accessible by contacting the clerk at (253) 798-7455 or by email at pcclerk@piercecountywa.gov.
| Office | Pierce County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | County-City Building 930 Tacoma Avenue S, Room 110 Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| Phone | (253) 798-7455 |
| pcclerk@piercecountywa.gov | |
| Online Search | LINX Online Search |
The Pierce County case information and public records page provides guidance on finding court records and submitting records requests for Pierce County cases.
Pierce County Superior Court maintains probate and estate records for Frederickson residents at the County-City Building in Tacoma. Online searches are available through the LINX system.
How to Search Frederickson Probate Records
Pierce County probate records can be searched online through LINX at linxonline.piercecountywa.us. Search by party name or file number to find probate records. LINX shows case information for cases in the Pierce County Superior Court system. The statewide Odyssey Portal also covers Pierce County.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 930 Tacoma Avenue S, Room 110 in Tacoma. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Viewing records in person is free. Court records are not subject to the Public Records Act per established Washington case law, but they are available under applicable court rules.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Pierce County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. The Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940 holds older materials. Pierce County probate records date back to 1855.
Frederickson Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Pierce County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case under Washington State fee schedules per RCW 36.18.020. Guardianship filings carry the same base fee. Contact the clerk at (253) 798-7455 to confirm the current fee. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for non-certified copies. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
What Frederickson Probate Records Contain
Probate case files document estate administration from the opening petition through final distribution. Standard documents include the original will if one exists, the probate petition, the personal representative's oath, notice to creditors, estate inventory and appraisement, creditor claims, court orders, and the final decree of distribution.
Frederickson is located near Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Puyallup, so estates may include military benefit assets, residential real estate in the South Hill and Graham corridor, and business interests related to the region's manufacturing and distribution activity. The same Washington probate procedures apply for all estate types.
Not every estate requires probate. Washington allows a Small Estate Affidavit for estates not exceeding $100,000 under RCW Chapter 11.62. These affidavits are not filed with Superior Court and do not appear in public records. Personal identifiers are redacted from public records under Washington Court Rule GR 31(e).
Probate Resources in Frederickson
Free official probate forms are at courts.wa.gov/forms. Online case search is at LINX and the Odyssey Portal. Historical records are at the Washington State Digital Archives. Full Washington probate law is at RCW Title 11.
Northwest Justice Project serves Pierce County residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. Self-help guides are at washingtonlawhelp.org.
Pierce County Probate Court Records
Frederickson is served by Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Pierce County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Frederickson file probate cases through their respective county courts.