| Court Name |
Lawrence County Probate Court |
Court Address
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Judicial Court Facility Lawrence County, Missouri -
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-417-466-2471 Fax - Email lawrencecounty@courts.mo.gov
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| Court Website |
https://lcmocircuitclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://lcmocircuitclerk.com/probate-overview/ |
| Court Forms |
Not all forms used by the Court will be made available through this website. Most Probate estates require representation by an attorney licensed to practice in Missouri. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Lawrence 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 through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; window closes at 3:30 PM. |
| Summary of Services |
Under Missouri probate law, a representative in Lawrence County is ordinarily bonded unless the will or the distributees consent otherwise. The bond reflects personal property plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Missouri handles probate through a probate division of the Circuit Court in each county, serving Lawrence County. Lawrence County Probate Court, located in Lawrence County, handles probate administration for Lawrence County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Lawrence County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Lawrence 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. |