| Court Name |
DeKalb County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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109 W Main St
PO Box 248 Maysville, Missouri 64469
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| Contact Info |
Phone 816-449-2602 #2 Fax +1-816-449-5400 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.dekalbcountymo.com/circuit-clerk.html |
| Local Rules |
https://www.dekalbcountymo.com/circuit-clerk.html |
| Court Forms |
https://www.dekalbcountymo.com/circuit-clerk.html |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Dekalb 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Dekalb 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 Dekalb County are administered there. In Maysville, DeKalb County Circuit Court serves Dekalb County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Dekalb County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Dekalb 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. |