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Madison County Illinois
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Court Name Madison County Circuit Court
Court Address
155 N Main St, Suite 118
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Contact Info Phone +1-618-296-6200     Fax -
Email See email
Court Website https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/circuit_clerk/probate.php
Local Rules https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/circuit_clerk/probate.php
Court Forms https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/circuit_clerk/probate.php
Court Fees Filing fees for Madison 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, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summary of Services Illinois law calls for a representative in Madison 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 Madison County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. In Edwardsville, Madison County Circuit Court serves Madison County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Madison County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information When a Madison 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.

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