| Court Name |
Dunklin County Courthouse |
Court Address
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100 Kennett Court Square Kennett, Missouri 63857
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-573-888-9133 Fax +1-573-888-2832 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://dunklincounty.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
For local court rules regarding probate, please refer to the official court website. |
| Court Forms |
For available court forms, visit the court's website. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Dunklin 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, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Dunklin County typically requires a bond in Missouri unless waived. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court's probate division is Missouri's forum for estates, administering probate for Dunklin County. In Kennett, Dunklin County Courthouse serves Dunklin County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Dunklin County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Dunklin 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. |