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| Court Name | Jay County Circuit Court |
| Court Address |
120 N Court St #2 Portland, Indiana 47371 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-260-726-4044 Fax +1-260-726-6941 Email - |
| Court Website | https://jaycounty.net/plugins/content/content.php?content.23= |
| Local Rules | https://www.in.gov/courts/local/jay-county/ |
| Court Forms | https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees | Fees for Jefferson County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services | Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Jefferson County. The bond protects the estate and is generally based on the personal property value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History | Indiana uses the Circuit and Superior Courts for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Jefferson County hears estate cases. Probate matters for Jefferson County are handled by Jay County Circuit Court in Portland. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jefferson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Jefferson County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |
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