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| Court Name | Johnston County Courthouse |
| Court Address |
207 E Johnston St Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 |
| Contact Info | Phone +1-919-209-5400 Fax - Email - |
| Court Website | https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/johnston-county/johnston-county-courthouse |
| Local Rules | - |
| Court Forms | - |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for Johnston 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 - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday: Closed |
| Summary of Services | In Johnston County, North Carolina law typically bonds an administrator, though an executor may be relieved of it by the will. The amount reflects the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to earn. |
| Court History | Probate for Johnston County runs through the North Carolina Clerk of Superior Court, who has original jurisdiction over estate administration. Probate matters for Johnston County are handled by Johnston County Courthouse in Smithfield. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Johnston County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | When a Johnston 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 North Carolina, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |
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