Hampshire County Massachusetts
Probate Court Information

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Court Name	Hampshire Probate and Family Court
Court Address	15 Atwood Dr. Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Contact Info	Phone +1-413-586-8500 Fax +1-413-584-1132 Email Hampshireprobate@jud.state.ma.us
Court Website	https://www.mass.gov/locations/hampshire-probate-and-family-court
Local Rules	The court follows local probate rules as outlined on the court's website.
Court Forms	Forms can be accessed directly through the court's official website.
Court Fees	Court costs for Hampshire 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: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Summary of Services	Under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code, a representative in Hampshire County may be bonded, and surety is required unless the will waives it. The bond reflects estate value.
Court History	Massachusetts handles probate through the Probate and Family Court Department, which sits in each county and serves Hampshire County. Probate matters for Hampshire County are handled by Hampshire Probate and Family Court in Northampton. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hampshire County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	Some Hampshire 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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