| Court Name |
Cedar County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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113 S St, PO Box 665 Stockton, Missouri 65785
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| Contact Info |
Phone 417.276.6700 Ext. 230/234 Fax +1-417-276-5001 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://cedarcountymo.gov/circuit-clerk |
| Local Rules |
https://cedarcountymo.gov/circuit-clerk# |
| Court Forms |
https://cedarcountymo.gov/circuit-clerk# |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Cedar 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 |
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday (Closed on most state and federal holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Cedar County are generally required to post a bond unless the will waives it or the distributees consent. The bond reflects the value of the personal property and the expected income of the estate. |
| Court History |
In Missouri, probate is a division of the Circuit Court. Estate matters for Cedar County are administered there. Probate matters for Cedar County are handled by Cedar County Circuit Court in Stockton. Case information for Cedar County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Cedar 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. |