| Court Name |
Lawrence County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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916 15th St, Room 31 Bedford, Indiana 47421
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-275-7543 Fax +1-812-277-2024 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/208/County-Clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/files/lawrence-local-rules.pdf |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Lawrence 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 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under Indiana probate practice, a bond is commonly required of a representative in Lawrence County unless waived. The amount reflects the value of the personal property plus estimated income. |
| Court History |
Indiana administers probate through the Circuit and Superior Courts in each county, which hear estate and guardianship matters for Lawrence County. Lawrence County Circuit Court, located in Bedford, handles probate administration for Lawrence County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lawrence County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Lawrence 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. |