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Lafayette County, Missouri Probate Court

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Court Name Lafayette County Courthouse
Court Address
1001 Main St.
Lexington, Missouri 64067
Contact Info Phone +1-660-259-4315     Fax -
Email -
Court Website http://lafayettecountymo.gov/
Local Rules Local Court Rule 73 regarding probate processes and requirements.
Court Forms Forms can be found on the official court website.
Court Fees Filing fees for Lafayette 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 -
Summary of Services Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County are administered there. Probate matters for Lafayette County are handled by Lafayette County Courthouse in Lexington. Case information for Lafayette County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information When a Lafayette 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.

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