| Court Name |
Hendricks County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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51 W Main St Danville, Indiana 46122
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-317-745-9271 Fax +1-317-745-9256 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=13 |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/hendricks-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hendricks 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 Hendricks 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 Hendricks County. In Danville, Hendricks County Circuit Court serves Hendricks County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hendricks County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hendricks 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. |