| Court Name |
Douglas County Court |
Court Address
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4000 Justice Way Ste. 2009 Castle Rock, Missouri 80109
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-720-437-6200 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://douglascountycourt.org/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Douglas 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 personal representatives serving an estate in Douglas 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 Douglas County are administered there. Probate matters for Douglas County are handled by Douglas County Court in Castle Rock. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Douglas County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Douglas 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. |