| Court Name |
Daviess County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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200 E Walnut St Washington, Indiana 47501
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-254-8664 Fax +1-812-254-8698 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/daviess-county/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/daviess-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Daviess 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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under Indiana probate practice, a bond is commonly required of a representative in Daviess County unless waived. The amount reflects the value of the personal property plus estimated income. |
| Court History |
Indiana administers probate through the Circuit and Superior Courts in each county, which hear estate and guardianship matters for Daviess County. Probate matters for Daviess County are handled by Daviess County Circuit Court in Washington. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Daviess County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Daviess 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 Indiana, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |