| Court Name |
Pike County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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801 E Main St Petersburg, Indiana 47567
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-354-6025 Fax +1-812-354-6369 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.pikecounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=45 |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/pike-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Pike 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 |
In Pike 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 Pike County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Pike County Circuit Court, located in Petersburg, handles probate administration for Pike County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Pike County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Pike 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. |