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| Court Name | Scott County Courthouse |
| Court Address |
131 S. Winchester St Benton, Missouri 63736 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-573-545-3549 Fax +1-573-545-3540 Email circuitclerk@scottcountymo.com |
| Court Website | https://www.scottcountymo.com/index.php |
| Local Rules | https://www.scottcountymo.com/departments.php |
| Court Forms | https://www.scottcountymo.com/departments.php |
| Court Fees | Court costs for Scott 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 to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM |
| Summary of Services | Missouri personal representatives serving an estate in Scott 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 Scott County are administered there. Scott County Courthouse, located in Benton, handles probate administration for Scott County. Case information for Scott County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information | Some Scott 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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