| Court Name |
La Porte County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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813 Lincolnway La Porte, Indiana 46350
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| Contact Info |
Phone 219-326-6808 Ext. 2228 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://laporteco.in.gov/courts-services/circuit-court/family-law-and-probate/ |
| Local Rules |
https://laporteco.in.gov/courts-services/circuit-court/family-law-and-probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://laporteco.in.gov/courts-services/circuit-court/family-law-and-probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Laporte 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 - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Laporte 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 Laporte County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. La Porte County Circuit Court, located in La Porte, handles probate administration for Laporte County. Case information for Laporte County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Laporte 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. |