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| Court Name | St. Joseph County Probate Court |
| Court Address |
227 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 722 South Bend, Indiana 46601 |
| Contact Info | Phone - Fax - Email - |
| Court Website | https://www.sjcindiana.gov/1988/Probate-Court |
| Local Rules | https://www.sjcindiana.gov/1988/Probate-Court |
| Court Forms | https://www.sjcindiana.gov/1988/Probate-Court |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for St. Joseph 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 | - |
| Summary of Services | Under Indiana probate practice, a bond is commonly required of a representative in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County. In South Bend, St. Joseph County Probate Court serves St. Joseph County for estate and probate administration. Case information for St. Joseph County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information | When a St. Joseph 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. |
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