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Howard County, Indiana Probate Court

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Court Name Howard County Circuit Court
Court Address
104 N Buckeye St, Room 310
Kokomo, Indiana 46901
Contact Info Phone +1-765-456-2202     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/departments/circuit-court/
Local Rules https://www.in.gov/courts/local/howard-county/
Court Forms https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/
Court Fees Court costs for Howard 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, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Summary of Services In Howard County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate, though the will or the consent of the heirs can waive it under Indiana law. The amount reflects personal property value plus estimated income.
Court History Probate for Howard County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Probate matters for Howard County are handled by Howard County Circuit Court in Kokomo. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Howard County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Howard 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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