| Court Name |
Washington County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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125 E. Elm St Nashville, Illinois 62263
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| Contact Info |
Phone (618) 327-4800 ext. 305 Fax +1-618-327-3583 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://washingtonco.illinois.gov/circuit-clerk/ |
| Local Rules |
https://24thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov/washington-county-illinois/ |
| Court Forms |
https://washingtonco.illinois.gov/circuit-clerk/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Washington County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois law calls for a representative in Washington 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 Washington County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. Washington County Circuit Court, located in Nashville, handles probate administration for Washington County. Case information for Washington County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Washington County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |