Good Deeds Program
Prepare now to avoid the Probate process later — a joint program of the Probate Court, Clerk of Courts, and Recorder's Office.
Prepare now to avoid the Probate process later
Terre L. Vandervoort
Probate Court Judge
Probate Court
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Branden C. Meyer
Clerk of Courts
Clerk of Courts
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Lisa McKenzie
Recorder
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The Fairfield County Probate Court, Clerk of Courts Office, and Recorder's Office offer the Good Deeds Program to residents of Fairfield County and their families — to prepare now and avoid the Probate Court process later.
Two reasons to avoid Probate Court
- It can be very expensive.
- It can tie up property for many months.
This program will help you
- Transfer a vehicle or boat title into Survivorship.
- Designate beneficiaries on vehicles and boats.
- Locate and identify the type of real estate deed you have.
- Connect with local attorneys who prepare real estate Survivorship deeds.
Skip Probate — proceed straight to your intended beneficiary
The Good Deeds Program is intended to help avoid both cost and delay. Local attorneys can prepare a Survivorship deed for you.