| Court Name |
Barnstable Probate and Family Court |
Court Address
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3195 Main St., P.O. Box 346 Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-508-375-6710 Fax +1-508-362-3662 Email barnstableprobate@jud.state.ma.us
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| Court Website |
https://www.mass.gov/locations/barnstable-probate-and-family-court |
| Local Rules |
Information regarding local rules can be found on the official court website. |
| Court Forms |
Visit the court website for available forms related to probate matters. |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Barnstable 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: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
In Barnstable County, a representative may need to post a bond under Massachusetts law, and whether sureties are required depends on the will. The bond amount is based on the value of the estate. |
| Court History |
Probate for Barnstable County runs through the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and family matters. Probate matters for Barnstable County are handled by Barnstable Probate and Family Court in Barnstable. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Barnstable County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Barnstable 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 Massachusetts and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |