| Court Name |
Cole County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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301 E High St Room 305 Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-573-634-9177 Fax +1-573-634-9208 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.colecounty.org/342/Probate-Division |
| Local Rules |
https://www.colecounty.org/342/Probate-Division |
| Court Forms |
https://www.colecounty.org/342/Probate-Division |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Cole 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
Missouri law calls for a representative in Cole 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 Cole County hears probate matters. Cole County Circuit Court, located in Jefferson City, handles probate administration for Cole County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Cole County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Cole 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. |