Venango County, Pennsylvania Probate Court

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Court Name	Register & Recorder/Clerk of Orphan's Court
Court Address	1168 Liberty St, Courthouse, 1st Floor Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323
Contact Info	Phone +1-814-432-9539 Fax +1-814-432-9569 Email -
Court Website	https://www.venangocountypa.gov/279/Register-Recorder
Local Rules	https://www.venangocountypa.gov/27/Government
Court Forms	https://www.venangocountypa.gov/279/Register-Recorder
Court Fees	Fees for Venango 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, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Except Legal Holidays
Summary of Services	In Pennsylvania, the Register of Wills handles probate. A personal representative serving an estate in Venango 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 Venango County. Probate matters for Venango County are handled by Register & Recorder/Clerk of Orphan's Court in Franklin. Case information for Venango County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
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