| Court Name |
Christian County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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110 W. Elm, Room 202 Ozark, Missouri 65721
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-417-582-5120 Fax +1-417-581-0391 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://courts.christiancountymo.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://courts.christiancountymo.gov/rules.html |
| Court Forms |
https://courts.christiancountymo.gov/forms.html |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Ozark 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 |
8 am - 4:30 pm M-F excluding holidays |
| Summary of Services |
In Ozark County, a fiduciary usually posts a bond under Missouri law unless the will or the distributees waive it. The amount is based on personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to earn. |
| Court History |
Probate for Ozark County runs through the Missouri Circuit Court's probate division, which handles estate administration. Christian County Circuit Court, located in Ozark, handles probate administration for Ozark County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Ozark County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Ozark 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. |