| Court Name |
Benton County Superior Court |
Court Address
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7122 W Okanogan Pl. Kennewick, Washington 99336
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-509-735-3500 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.bentoncountywa.gov/departments/superior_court/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.bentoncountywa.gov/departments/superior_court/local_rules.php |
| Court Forms |
https://www.bentoncountywa.gov/departments/superior_court/forms.php |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Benton County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Summary of Services |
A bond may be required for an estate in Benton County even though Washington often allows waiver through nonintervention administration. When ordered, the amount covers the estate value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Superior Court is Washington's court of general jurisdiction and administers probate for Benton County. In Kennewick, Benton County Superior Court serves Benton County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Benton County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Benton 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 Benton County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Washington, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |