| Court Name |
Jasper County Probate Division |
Court Address
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302 S Main, Courthouse Room 206 Carthage, Illinois 64836
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-417-358-0403 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://jaspercountycourts.org/ |
| Local Rules |
Local court rules are available on the court's website under Local Court Rules section. |
| Court Forms |
Not all forms used by the Court are available online. Most Probate estates require representation by an attorney. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Jasper 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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois generally requires the representative of an estate in Jasper 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 Jasper County are administered there, sometimes through a specialized probate division. Jasper County Probate Division, located in Carthage, handles probate administration for Jasper County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jasper County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Jasper 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. |