| Court Name |
Fayette County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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401 Central Ave Connersville, Indiana 47331
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-825-1331 Fax +1-765-825-0308 Email ciradmin@co.fayette.in.us
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| Court Website |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/fayette-county/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/fayette-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Fayette County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday extended hours until 6:00 PM; Thursday limited hours until 12:00 PM; closed daily for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana personal representatives serving an estate in Fayette 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 Fayette County are filed in the appropriate court. Fayette County Circuit Court, located in Connersville, handles probate administration for Fayette County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Fayette County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Fayette 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 Fayette County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |