| Court Name |
Lawrence County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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1100 State St Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-618-943-2815 Fax +1-618-943-5205 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://lawrencecounty.illinois.gov/departments/circuit-clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://lawrencecounty.illinois.gov/public-records |
| Court Forms |
https://lawrencecounty.illinois.gov/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Lawrence 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: 8am - 4pm (except holidays); Saturday-Sunday: Closed |
| Summary of Services |
Under Illinois probate law, a bond is ordinarily required of a representative in Lawrence County, generally at one and a half times the personal estate value, unless the will or supervised administration excuses it. |
| Court History |
Illinois handles probate through the Circuit Court in each county, often in a dedicated probate division in larger counties, serving Lawrence County. Lawrence County Circuit Court, located in Lawrenceville, handles probate administration for Lawrence County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lawrence County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Lawrence 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. |