| Court Name |
Hampden Probate and Family Court |
Court Address
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50 State St., P.O. Box 559 Springfield, Massachusetts 01102
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-413-748-7760 Fax +1-413-781-5605 Email hampdenprobate@jud.state.ma.us
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| Court Website |
https://www.mass.gov/locations/hampden-probate-and-family-court |
| Local Rules |
Local court rules can be found at the court's official website. |
| Court Forms |
Various court forms are available on the official website. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Hampden 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 - 4:00 pm |
| Summary of Services |
A personal representative for an estate in Hampden County typically posts a bond in Massachusetts, with or without sureties based on the will. The amount is set to the value of the estate. |
| Court History |
The Probate and Family Court is Massachusetts's forum for estates, administering probate for Hampden County. Probate matters for Hampden County are handled by Hampden Probate and Family Court in Springfield. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hampden County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Hampden 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. |