| Court Name |
Douglas County Superior Court |
Court Address
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203 S Rainier St Waterville, Washington 98858
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-509-745-9063 Fax +1-509-745-8430 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.douglascountywa.net/265/Superior-Court |
| Local Rules |
Find the local court rules on the Superior Court Clerk's page. |
| Court Forms |
Court-approved forms can be found on the court's website. |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Douglas County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Washington often allows nonintervention administration where a bond is waived, but the court may require a personal representative serving an estate in Douglas County to post a bond to protect the estate. When required, the bond reflects estate value and expected income. |
| Court History |
In Washington, the Superior Court has probate jurisdiction. Estate matters for Douglas County are administered there. Probate matters for Douglas County are handled by Douglas County Superior Court in Waterville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Douglas County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Douglas County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Washington, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |