Graham Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Graham are filed and maintained at Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Graham residents under RCW Title 11.
Graham Overview
Where Graham Probate Cases Are Filed
Pierce County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Graham residents. Graham is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, south of Puyallup and east of Spanaway. There is no city-level court in Graham. All estate and guardianship filings go to the Pierce County Superior Court Clerk at the County-City Building in Tacoma.
The Pierce County clerk's office maintains records dating back to the 1890s. The clerk can be reached at (253) 798-7455 or at pcclerk@piercecountywa.gov. Services include filing civil, criminal, and probate cases; certified copies; and document verification. The LINX online system is the primary tool for searching Pierce County court records.
| 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 LINX Pierce County case search system allows public searches of Pierce County Superior Court records including probate cases by party name or file number.
Pierce County probate records for Graham residents are searchable online through the LINX system. In-person access is available at the County-City Building in Tacoma.
How to Search Graham Probate Records
Pierce County probate records can be searched online through LINX at linxonline.piercecountywa.us. Search by party name or file number. The statewide Odyssey Portal also covers Pierce County and is a useful alternative for party name searches.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 930 Tacoma Avenue S, Room 110 in Tacoma during business hours. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Viewing records in person is free. Mail copy requests can be submitted with the applicable fees.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Pierce County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. Pierce County probate records date back to 1855. The Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940 also holds older materials.
Graham Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Pierce County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case per RCW 36.18.020. 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. Letters testamentary and letters of administration each cost $5.
What Graham 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.
Graham is a rapidly growing community in southern Pierce County. Estates may include residential real estate in the South Hill and Graham corridor, agricultural land, and financial accounts. The same Washington probate procedures apply for all estate types. 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.
Probate Resources in Graham
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
Graham 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 Graham file probate cases through their respective county courts.