| Court Name |
Malheur County Circuit Court |
Court Address
|
251 “B” St. W Vale, Oregon 97918
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-541-372-5460 Fax - Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.malheurco.org/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.malheurco.org/county-clerk/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.malheurco.org/county-clerk/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Malheur County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Oregon generally requires a personal representative serving an estate in Malheur County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the court dispenses with it, for example when a trust company serves. The bond reflects the value of the estate plus expected income. |
| Court History |
In Oregon, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estate matters for Malheur County are administered there. Probate matters for Malheur County are handled by Malheur County Circuit Court in Vale. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Malheur County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Malheur County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Malheur County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Oregon, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |