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Wayne County Indiana
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Court Name Wayne County Circuit Court
Court Address
301 E Main St
Richmond, Indiana 47374
Contact Info Phone +1-765-973-9266     Fax +1-765-973-9250
Email -
Court Website https://www.co.wayne.in.us/web/dept/courts/index.php
Local Rules https://www.in.gov/courts/local/wayne-county/
Court Forms -
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Wayne County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed for lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Summary of Services Indiana law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Wayne 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 Wayne County hears estate cases. Wayne County Circuit Court, located in Richmond, handles probate administration for Wayne County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Wayne County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information If an estate in Wayne 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 Wayne 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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