Bristol County, Massachusetts Probate Court

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Court Name	Bristol Probate and Family Court
Court Address	40 Broadway, Suite 240 Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Contact Info	Phone +1-508-977-6040 Fax +1-508-977-6088 Email bristolprobate@jud.state.ma.us
Court Website	https://www.mass.gov/locations/bristol-probate-and-family-court
Local Rules	Available through the court's official website.
Court Forms	Forms can be found on the court's website.
Court Fees	Filing fees for Bristol County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above.
Hours Open	Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Summary of Services	Massachusetts follows the Uniform Probate Code. A personal representative serving an estate in Bristol County may be required to post a bond, with or without sureties depending on whether the will waives surety. The bond reflects the value of the estate.
Court History	In Massachusetts, the Probate and Family Court handles estate matters. Probate for Bristol County is administered through that court. Probate matters for Bristol County are handled by Bristol Probate and Family Court in Taunton. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Bristol County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	When a Bristol County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Massachusetts, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started.

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