| Court Name |
Gallatin County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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484 N Lincoln Blvd. E Shawneetown, Illinois 62984
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-618-269-3140 Fax +1-618-269-4324 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://gallatinco.illinois.gov/departments/circuit-clerk/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Gallatin 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 |
M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a representative for an estate in Gallatin County typically requires a surety bond in Illinois unless waived. Courts frequently set the bond at one and a half times the personal estate value. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court is Illinois's court of general jurisdiction and administers probate for Gallatin County, including estates and guardianships. Gallatin County Circuit Court, located in Shawneetown, handles probate administration for Gallatin County. Case information for Gallatin County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Gallatin 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 Illinois and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |