Probate Self-Help Center

Last Updated : 02/06/2026

Overview

The Probate Self-Help Center assists the public with matters related to wills, small and large estates, guardian of minor’s estates, and adult guardianship. General information is available to assist the public with other Probate case types. Users can fill out the necessary forms online, print them, and file them with the Probate Division. The Probate Self-Help Center provides filers with a roadmap explaining each step in the process, from start to finish.

The Center offers a Guardianship Orientation seminar (virtual) held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please email GuardianshipAssistanceProgram [at] dcsc.gov.

Location: Court Building A (515 5th Street, NW) - Room 316.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with closure from 12 noon – 1 p.m. for lunch.

Probate Division

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Erik Christian
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Michael O'Keefe
Director/Register of Wills
Nicole Stevens
Deputy Director
Melinda Jackson
Deputy Register of Wills
John H. Middleton
Location
Clerk's Office
Court Building A
515 Fifth Street, NW, Room 314
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Probate Self-Help Center
Court Building A
515 Fifth Street NW, Room 316
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contact Info
General Information
phone
(202) 879-9460