| Court Name |
Bond County Courthouse |
Court Address
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200 W. College Ave Greenville, Illinois 62246
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-618-664-3208 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://bondcountyil.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://bondcountyil.gov/circuit-clerk/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://bondcountyil.gov/county-clerk/forms-applications/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Bond County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
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| Summary of Services |
Illinois generally requires the representative of an estate in Bond County to post a surety bond unless the will waives it or the administration is supervised in a way that excuses it. Bond amounts are typically set at one and a half times the value of the personal estate to protect heirs and creditors. |
| Court History |
In Illinois, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estate matters for Bond County are administered there, sometimes through a specialized probate division. In Greenville, Bond County Courthouse serves Bond County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Bond County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Bond County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |