Franklin County, Indiana Probate Court

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Court Name	Franklin County Circuit Court
Court Address	459 Main St Brookville, Indiana 47012
Contact Info	Phone +1-765-647-4186 Fax +1-765-647-4970 Email court@franklincounty.in.gov
Court Website	https://www.franklincounty.in.gov/circuit-court-judge/
Local Rules	https://www.in.gov/courts/local/franklin-county/
Court Forms	https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/
Court Fees	Court costs for Franklin County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open	Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summary of Services	Indiana personal representatives serving an estate in Franklin 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 Franklin County are filed in the appropriate court. Probate matters for Franklin County are handled by Franklin County Circuit Court in Brookville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Franklin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	Some Franklin County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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