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Washington County, Indiana Probate Court

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Court Name Washington County Superior Court
Court Address
801 Jackson St
Salem, Indiana 47167
Contact Info Phone +1-812-883-4949     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://washingtoncounty.in.gov/government/laws_courts_and_justice/superior_court.php
Local Rules -
Court Forms -
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Washington County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open -
Summary of Services Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Washington County. The bond protects the estate and is generally based on the personal property value plus anticipated income.
Court History Indiana uses the Circuit and Superior Courts for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Washington County hears estate cases. Washington County Superior Court, located in Salem, handles probate administration for Washington County. Case information for Washington County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information If an estate in Washington County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started.

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