| Court Name |
Shelby County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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100 Court Square Hannibal, Missouri 63401
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-573-221-3222 Fax +1-573-221-3861 Email info@shelbycountymo.com
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| Court Website |
https://shelbycountymo.com/shelby-county/ |
| Local Rules |
URL to local rules page |
| Court Forms |
List of court forms available |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Shelby 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 |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as a personal representative for an estate in Shelby County typically requires a bond in Missouri unless waived. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court's probate division is Missouri's forum for estates, administering probate for Shelby County. Probate matters for Shelby County are handled by Shelby County Circuit Court in Hannibal. Case information for Shelby County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Shelby 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. |