| Court Name |
Wheeler County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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701 Adams St. Fossil, Oregon 97830
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-541-763-2541 Fax +1-541-763-2543 Email wheeler@ojd.state.or.us
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| Court Website |
https://www.wheelercountyoregon.com/circuit-court |
| Local Rules |
For more information visit: ORS Chapter 130 & ORS Chapter 125 |
| Court Forms |
Probate Forms |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Wheeler County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
| Summary of Services |
Oregon generally requires a personal representative serving an estate in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County are administered there. Probate matters for Wheeler County are handled by Wheeler County Circuit Court in Fossil. Case information for Wheeler County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Wheeler County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Oregon and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |