| Court Name |
Butler County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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100 N Main St Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-573-686-8082 Fax +1-573-686-8094 Email circuitclerk@butlercountymo.com
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| Court Website |
https://butlercountymo.com/circuit-courts/ |
| Local Rules |
https://butlercountymo.com/circuit-courts/ |
| Court Forms |
https://butlercountymo.com/circuit-courts/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Butler County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Butler 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 Butler County. Probate matters for Butler County are handled by Butler County Circuit Court in Poplar Bluff. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Butler County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Butler 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 Butler County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Missouri, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |