| Court Name |
Elkhart County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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101 N Main St Goshen, Indiana 46526
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-574-535-6430 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://elkhartcounty.com/en/government/courts/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/elkhart-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Elkhart 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 |
Indiana personal representatives serving an estate in Elkhart County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it or all heirs consent. The bond is generally sized to the value of the personal property plus the income estimated during administration. |
| Court History |
In Indiana, probate is handled by the Circuit and Superior Courts. Estate matters for Elkhart County are filed in the appropriate court. In Goshen, Elkhart County Circuit Court serves Elkhart County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Elkhart County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Elkhart 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. |