Successions in Jefferson Parish

Jefferson Parish includes the suburban communities of Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, River Ridge, Westwego, Marrero, and Harvey. It is among Louisiana’s most populous parishes. Probate and successions are filed in the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna.

The 24th JDC has a steady succession docket and processes uncontested matters efficiently. Jefferson Parish successions often involve homes in the Old Metairie historic district, Harahan and River Ridge family neighborhoods, and condominiums along Veterans and West Esplanade.

Common Jefferson Parish Succession Scenarios

• Sale of an inherited Metairie home where the seller never opened a succession after a parent’s death.
• Out-of-state heirs of Jefferson Parish residents who moved to Texas, Florida, or California.
• Family successions involving Westbank property in Marrero, Harvey, or Westwego.
• Estates with Jefferson Parish primary residence plus an Orleans or St. Tammany weekend property.
• Successions involving small-business owners (restaurants, contractors) in the Veterans Boulevard corridor.

Pricing for Jefferson Parish Successions

Our flat fees apply equally across all 64 Louisiana parishes. 24th JDC filing fees run approximately $200–$300; recording in Jefferson Parish conveyance records is approximately $100–$200. See full pricing breakdown.

Process

1. Free consultation and flat-fee quote within 24 hours.
2. You sign one notarized Verification — from any notary, anywhere.
3. We file in 24th JDC, Gretna.
4. Judgment of Possession issues; we record in Jefferson Parish conveyance records and deliver certified copies.

Service Areas Within Jefferson Parish

Metairie (Old Metairie, Bucktown, Lakeview-adjacent areas), Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, River Ridge, Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, Terrytown, Avondale, and Grand Isle.

Frequently Asked Questions — Jefferson Parish

Where is the Jefferson Parish succession court?

24th Judicial District Court, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Successions are filed with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court.

The decedent had property in Metairie and a camp on Grand Isle. Where do we file?

Jefferson Parish covers both Metairie and Grand Isle, so the entire succession is filed in the 24th JDC. The Judgment of Possession is recorded in Jefferson Parish conveyance records.

I live in Houston — do I need to come to Gretna?

No. We handle Jefferson Parish successions remotely; you sign one notarized document at any notary near you.