| Court Name |
Franklin County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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401 E Main St., Room 100A Union, Missouri 63084
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-636-583-7391 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.courts.mo.gov |
| Local Rules |
https://www.courts.mo.gov |
| Court Forms |
https://www.courts.mo.gov |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Franklin 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 |
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| Summary of Services |
Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Franklin 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 Franklin County are administered there. Probate matters for Franklin County are handled by Franklin County Circuit Court in Union. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Franklin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Franklin 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. |