| Court Name |
Worcester Probate and Family Court |
Court Address
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225 Main St Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-508-831-2200 Fax +1-508-752-6138 Email wpfc@jud.state.ma.us
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| Court Website |
https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-probate-and-family-court |
| Local Rules |
More information can be found on the court's official website. |
| Court Forms |
Forms are available on the court's official website. |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Worcester County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
In Worcester 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 Worcester County runs through the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, which has jurisdiction over estates and family matters. Worcester Probate and Family Court, located in Worcester, handles probate administration for Worcester County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Worcester County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Worcester County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Worcester County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Massachusetts, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |