| Court Name |
Wayne County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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301 E Main St Richmond, Indiana 47374
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-765-973-9266 Fax +1-765-973-9250 Email -
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| 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 |
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| 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. |