| Court Name |
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division |
Court Address
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25 E. Hickpochee Ave LaBelle, Florida 33935
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-863-675-5217 Fax +1-863-675-5248 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.hendryclerk.org/probate/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Hendry County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Hendry County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate under Florida law, even though a will can waive it. The court can set or raise the bond to protect heirs, generally based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Probate for Hendry County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Probate matters for Hendry County are handled by Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division in LaBelle. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hendry County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Hendry County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |