| Court Name |
Bates County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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1 N Delaware, 2nd Floor Butler, Missouri 64730
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-660-679-5171 Fax +1-660-679-3188 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://batescounty.net/bates-county-circuit-court/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Bates County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Bates County typically requires a bond in Missouri unless waived. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court's probate division is Missouri's forum for estates, administering probate for Bates County. In Butler, Bates County Circuit Court serves Bates County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Bates County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Bates County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Missouri, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |