Franklin County, Pennsylvania Probate Court

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Court Name	Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Court Address	272 N 2nd St Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201
Contact Info	Phone +1-717-264-4125 Fax - Email -
Court Website	https://www.franklincountypa.gov/clerk-of-orphans-court/
Local Rules	https://www.franklincountypa.gov/clerk-of-orphans-court/#main-content
Court Forms	https://www.franklincountypa.gov/clerk-of-orphans-court/#main-content
Court Fees	Court costs for Franklin County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule.
Hours Open	8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Summary of Services	In Pennsylvania, the Register of Wills handles probate. A personal representative serving an estate in Franklin County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the bond reflects the value of the personal estate as set by the Register or the Orphans' Court.
Court History	In Pennsylvania, the Register of Wills handles probate, while the Orphans' Court Division resolves estate disputes for Franklin County. Probate matters for Franklin County are handled by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Chambersburg. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Franklin County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
Additional Information	Some Franklin County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Pennsylvania, often the same day. Apply online to begin.

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