| Court Name |
Martin County Circuit Court |
Court Address
|
129 Main St Shoals, Indiana 47581
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-247-3651 Fax +1-812-247-2791 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/martin-county/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/martin-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Martin 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 4:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Martin 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 Martin County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. In Shoals, Martin County Circuit Court serves Martin County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Martin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Martin 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. |