| Court Name |
Lake County Circuit Court Probate Division |
Court Address
|
2293 N. Main St, Courtroom B203 Crown Point, Indiana 46307
|
| Contact Info |
Phone +1-219-755-3488 Fax +1-219-755-3000 Email -
|
| Court Website |
https://lakecountyin.gov/departments/circuit-probate-div |
| Local Rules |
- |
| Court Forms |
- |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Lake 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 |
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Lake 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 Lake County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Lake County Circuit Court Probate Division, located in Crown Point, handles probate administration for Lake County. Case information for Lake County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Lake 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. |