| Court Name |
Montgomery County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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100 E Main St, Room 201 Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-364-6450 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.montgomerycounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=2 |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/montgomery-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Montgomery 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 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Montgomery County Circuit Court, located in Crawfordsville, handles probate administration for Montgomery County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Montgomery County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Montgomery 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. |