| Court Name |
Jones County Courthouse |
Court Address
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- Jones County, North Carolina -
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-252-448-6220 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/jones-county |
| Local Rules |
Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Jones County. |
| Court Forms |
Find judicial forms needed for legal purposes. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Jones 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 |
Business by appointment only. |
| Summary of Services |
North Carolina generally requires an administrator serving an estate in Jones County to post a bond, while an executor named in a will may be excused if the will waives bond. The bond is set to cover the value of the personal property plus expected income. |
| Court History |
In North Carolina, the Clerk of Superior Court acts as judge of probate. Estate matters for Jones County are handled through that office. In Jones County, Jones County Courthouse serves Jones County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Jones County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Jones 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. |