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| Court Name | Clay County Probate Court |
| Court Address |
111 Chestnut St Louisville, Illinois 62858 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-618-665-3523 Fax +1-618-665-3543 Email See website |
| Court Website | https://claycountyillinois.org/circuit-clerk/ |
| Local Rules | https://fourthcircuitil.com/local-rules-of-practice/ |
| Court Forms | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/ |
| Court Fees | Court costs for Clay County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed on legal holidays) |
| Summary of Services | Illinois law calls for a representative in Clay County to be bonded in most cases, with the amount often set at one and a half times the value of the personal estate. A will can waive the requirement. |
| Court History | Illinois uses the Circuit Court for probate. The court serving Clay County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. In Louisville, Clay County Probate Court serves Clay County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clay County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Some Clay County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |
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