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| Court Name | Shelby County Courthouse |
| Court Address |
301 E. Main St. Shelbyville, Illinois 62565 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-217-774-4212 Fax +1-217-774-4109 Email See website |
| Court Website | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts-directory/45/Shelby-County-Courthouse/court/ |
| Local Rules | View Local Rules |
| Court Forms | Court Forms Hub |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for Shelby 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 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services | Serving as a representative for an estate in Shelby 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 Shelby County, including estates and guardianships. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shelby County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | When a Shelby 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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