Douglas County Probate Court

05/26/2026

On May 19, 2026, Judge Vie had the opportunity to present about the importance of estate planning at the Senior Symposium hosted by Chairwoman Romona Jackson-Jones.

05/14/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

The Douglas County Probate Court is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month as we encourage our community to prioritize emotional wellness, support one another, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health challenges.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our dedicated clerks for their outstanding accomplishments through the Probate Court Clerks' Certificate Program!

Jennifer Jenkins and Jacqueline Caldwell recently received their 60-hour certificates, and Shaneka Wallace received her 90-hour certificate.

The Probate Court Clerks' Certificate Program offers the opportunity for clerks to obtain certificates after completion of 30 hours, 60 hours, and 90 hours of approved training. ICJE issues these certificates in accordance with the Probate Judges' Training Council (PJTC) policy for Clerks.

We are proud of your commitment to professional growth, continued education, and excellence in serving the public. Please join us in congratulating these clerks on their achievements!

04/22/2026

What a great time at Navigating Probate Together!

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and helped make this event such a success. Probate can be a stressful and unfamiliar process, but our goal was to bring clarity, education, and support to families navigating it.

Here are a few recap moments from the event.

04/22/2026

What an amazing turnout for Navigating Probate Together!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event informative, supportive, and impactful. Probate is a journey many families face, and we’re committed to helping make the process easier to understand.

Check out these recap videos + photos from the event!

Part 1 - https://youtube.com/live/1CumEe8UhlA?feature=share
Part 2 - https://youtube.com/live/LDqwjbaP8tA

Navigating Probate Together - Part 2

04/22/2026

Do you need help creating a will or other important legal documents to make your wishes known? This is a great opportunity to get assistance at no cost if you qualify!

Saturday, August 15th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Simple Wills
Financial Powers of Attorney
Advanced Directives for Healthcare

📌 Space is limited and advance registration is required.

To apply and schedule an appointment, you MUST call: 404-563-7746
Last day to apply: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Please share with anyone who may benefit! 💙

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

On March 19, we participated in the Douglas County School System’s 2026 Shape the Future Transition & Resource Fair.

We enjoyed sharing helpful information on minor and adult guardianship, as well as the importance of estate planning.

If you’d like to learn more about these topics, join us for our upcoming event, Navigating Probate Together!

📅 April 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Citizens Hall – Douglas County Courthouse

We hope to see you there!

03/24/2026

Last week, Judge Vie had the pleasure of speaking about the importance of estate planning with the Golden Years Senior Club!
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