| Court Name |
Washington County Justice Center |
Court Address
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484 Rolfs Ave Room 3151 West Bend, Wisconsin 53090
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-262-335-4341 Fax +1-262-306-2224 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/clerk_of_circuit_court/register_in_probate_and_clerk_of_juvenile_court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/clerk_of_circuit_court/register_in_probate_and_clerk_of_juvenile_court |
| Court Forms |
https://www.washcowisco.gov/departments/clerk_of_circuit_court/register_in_probate_and_clerk_of_juvenile_court |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Washington 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 to 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Wisconsin law allows the court to require a bond from a representative in Washington County, but informal administration frequently proceeds without one. When imposed, the amount is based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Wisconsin uses the Circuit Court for probate. The court serving Washington County, with its register in probate, hears estate cases. Washington County Justice Center, located in West Bend, handles probate administration for Washington County. Case information for Washington County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Washington 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 Washington County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |