| Court Name |
Clinton County Probate Court |
Court Address
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46 S. S St, Suite 224 Wilmington, Illinois 45177
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-937-382-2280 Fax +1-937-383-1158 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.clintoncountycourts.org/ProbateCourt/home/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.clintoncountycourts.org/ProbateCourt/home/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.clintoncountycourts.org/ProbateCourt/home/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Clinton 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 |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois law calls for a representative in Clinton 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 Clinton County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. In Wilmington, Clinton County Probate Court serves Clinton County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clinton County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Clinton 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. |