| Court Name |
Shelby County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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407 S Harrison St Shelbyville, Indiana 46176
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-317-392-6330 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/shelby-county/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.in.gov/courts/local/shelby-county/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.in.gov/courts/selfservice/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Shelby 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 |
A personal representative for an estate in Shelby County may be bonded under Indiana law unless the will or the heirs waive it. The amount is set to cover the personal property and the income expected during administration. |
| Court History |
The Circuit and Superior Courts are Indiana's trial courts of general jurisdiction and administer probate for Shelby County. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Shelby County Circuit Court in Shelbyville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Shelby County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Shelby 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. |