Lake Stevens Probate Court Records
Probate court records for Lake Stevens are filed and maintained at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett, which has jurisdiction over all estate administration, wills, and guardianship cases for Lake Stevens residents under RCW Title 11.
Lake Stevens Overview
Where Lake Stevens Probate Cases Are Filed
Snohomish County Superior Court handles all probate and estate matters for Lake Stevens residents. The courthouse is in Everett, the county seat, about 10 miles west of Lake Stevens. There is no probate court in Lake Stevens. Snohomish County Clerk Heidi Percy maintains all Superior Court records including probate filings.
Lake Stevens Municipal Court handles city violations and misdemeanors within city limits. It has no jurisdiction over probate or estate matters. For all estate and guardianship filings, contact Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett at (425) 388-3466.
| Office | Snohomish County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 |
| Phone | (425) 388-3466 |
| Website | snohomishcountywa.gov |
| Online Search | Odyssey Portal |
The Lake Stevens Municipal Services and City Clerk page describes how the city handles municipal records and services. City administrative records are entirely separate from probate and estate court records.
Lake Stevens city administrative services are handled by the city's Municipal Services Division. Probate and estate records for Lake Stevens residents are maintained at Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett.
How to Search Lake Stevens Probate Records
Snohomish County probate records can be searched online through the statewide Odyssey Portal. Enter the decedent's name or case number to find probate filings in Snohomish County Superior Court. The portal shows case type, party names, case status, and docket entries for cases in the electronic system.
For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue in Everett during business hours. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate year of filing. Access to view public court records is free at the clerk's office.
The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Snohomish County court records. Use the Detailed Search feature and select Superior Court Cases. The Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940 serves Snohomish County for older historical materials.
Lake Stevens Probate Filing Fees
The probate filing fee in Snohomish County is approximately $290 for a standard estate case per RCW 36.18.020. Contact the clerk at (425) 388-3466 to confirm the current fee. Copy fees follow the standard Washington State schedule. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Letters testamentary and letters of administration each cost $5.
What Lake Stevens Probate Records Contain
Probate case files document estate administration from start to finish. 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.
Lake Stevens is a rapidly growing community. Estates may include residential real estate along Lake Stevens and in surrounding neighborhoods, and financial accounts. 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.
Probate Resources in Lake Stevens
Free official probate forms are at courts.wa.gov/forms. Online case search is at the Odyssey Portal. Historical records are at the Washington State Digital Archives and the Puget Sound Regional Branch in Bellevue at (425) 564-3940. Full Washington probate law is at RCW Title 11.
Northwest Justice Project serves residents at (888) 201-1014. Washington State Bar Association directory is at wsba.org. Self-help guides are at washingtonlawhelp.org.
Snohomish County Probate Court Records
Lake Stevens is served by Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett for all probate matters. For more information on the court and records access, visit the Snohomish County probate records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Lake Stevens file probate cases through their respective county courts.