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Jackson County Missouri
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Court Name 16TH CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI
Court Address
415 E 12TH St
KANSAS CITY, Missouri 64106
Contact Info Phone +1-816-881-3934     Fax -
Email -
Court Website https://www.16thcircuit.org/home.aspx
Local Rules Information concerning procedures is available in the Probate Procedure Manual.
Court Forms Visit the forms section of the court's website for available forms.
Court Fees Court costs for Jackson 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 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summary of Services Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Jackson 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 Jackson County are administered there. Probate matters for Jackson County are handled by 16TH CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY MISSOURI in KANSAS CITY. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jackson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information Some Jackson 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.

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