| Court Name |
Johnson County Superior Court 1 |
Court Address
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5 E Jefferson St Franklin, Indiana 46131
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-317-346-4413 Fax +1-317-738-5698 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://co.johnson.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=50 |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/johnson-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Johnson 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 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Johnson 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 Johnson County hears estate cases. Probate matters for Johnson County are handled by Johnson County Superior Court 1 in Franklin. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Johnson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Johnson 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. |