| Court Name |
Williamson County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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200 W Jefferson St, Suite 260 Marion, Illinois 62959
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-618-997-1301 Fax +1-618-998-9401 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://firstcircuitil.org/circuit-courts/williamson-county/ |
| Local Rules |
https://firstcircuitil.org/rules-orders/ |
| Court Forms |
https://firstcircuitil.org/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Williamson 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: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a representative for an estate in Williamson 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 Williamson County, including estates and guardianships. Probate matters for Williamson County are handled by Williamson County Circuit Court in Marion. Case information for Williamson County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Williamson 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. |