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Nantucket County, Massachusetts Probate Court

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Court Name Nantucket Probate and Family Court
Court Address
16 Broad St., 2nd floor, P.O. Box 1116
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554
Contact Info Phone +1-508-228-2669     Fax +1-508-228-3662
Email nantucketprobate@jud.state.ma.us
Court Website https://www.mass.gov/locations/nantucket-probate-and-family-court
Local Rules Visit the court's website for local rules.
Court Forms Visit the court's website for available forms.
Court Fees Court costs for Nantucket 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: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Summary of Services In Nantucket 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 Nantucket County runs through the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and family matters. Probate matters for Nantucket County are handled by Nantucket Probate and Family Court in Nantucket. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Nantucket County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Nantucket 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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