| Court Name |
Hancock County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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9 E Main St, Room 302 Greenfield, Indiana 46140
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-317-477-1107 Fax +1-317-477-1711 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.hancockin.gov/194/Circuit-Court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/hancock-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hancock 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 |
A personal representative for an estate in Hancock County may be bonded under Indiana law unless the will or the heirs waive it. The amount is set to cover the personal property and the income expected during administration. |
| Court History |
The Circuit and Superior Courts are Indiana's trial courts of general jurisdiction and administer probate for Hancock County. Probate matters for Hancock County are handled by Hancock County Circuit Court in Greenfield. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hancock County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hancock 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. |