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| Court Name | Franklin Probate and Family Court |
| Court Address |
43 Hope St., P.O. Box 590 Greenfield, Massachusetts 01302 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-413-774-7011 Fax +1-413-774-3829 Email franklinprobate@jud.state.ma.us |
| Court Website | https://www.mass.gov/locations/franklin-probate-and-family-court |
| Local Rules | https://www.mass.gov/locations/franklin-probate-and-family-court#main-content |
| Court Forms | https://www.mass.gov/locations/franklin-probate-and-family-court#main-content |
| Court Fees | Court costs for Franklin County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open | Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services | Massachusetts follows the Uniform Probate Code. A personal representative serving an estate in Franklin 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 Franklin County is administered through that court. Probate matters for Franklin County are handled by Franklin Probate and Family Court in Greenfield. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Franklin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | Some Franklin County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Massachusetts, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |
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