| Court Name |
Tippecanoe County Courts |
Court Address
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301 Main St Lafayette, Indiana 47901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-423-9215 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/249/Courts |
| Local Rules |
https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/249/Courts#ccf3852111-6215-4a90-ad72-ef33dabfcfdc |
| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Tippecanoe County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Under Indiana probate practice, a bond is commonly required of a representative in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County. Tippecanoe County Courts, located in Lafayette, handles probate administration for Tippecanoe County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Tippecanoe County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Tippecanoe County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |