| Court Name |
7th Judicial Circuit Court |
Court Address
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11 S Water St Liberty, Missouri 64068
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| Contact Info |
Phone - Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.circuit7.net/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.circuit7.net/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.circuit7.net/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Clay 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 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Missouri law calls for a representative in Clay County to be bonded in most cases. The bond protects the estate and is sized to the personal property plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Missouri uses the Circuit Court's probate division for estates. The court serving Clay County hears probate matters. In Liberty, 7th Judicial Circuit Court serves Clay County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clay County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Clay 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 Missouri, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |