St. Landry Parish, Louisiana Probate
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Estate administration in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana proceeds through the St.

Landry Parish Probate Court in Opelousas. Understanding the local court's requirements — from petition formatting to hearing schedules — helps the process move efficiently.

The St. Landry Parish Probate Court in Opelousas processes a moderate number of estate filings, and cases often move more efficiently here than in the state's busiest courts.

The typical probate timeline runs 6-12 months.

Louisiana law governs all probate proceedings in St. Landry Parish.

For the complete state fee structure, timeline, and simplified options, see our Louisiana Probate Calculator.

The St. Landry Parish District Court is located at 118 N Court St, Opelousas, LA 70570.

The court clerk can be reached at (337) 948-0202.

Visit the court's website for current forms, fee schedules, and filing instructions.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

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• Landry Parish follow Louisiana's court-approved fee framework.
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