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Probate court for Allen County, Indiana

Allen Circuit Court

Call 260-449-7245
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Quick facts

Court
Allen Circuit CourtIn some Indiana counties a superior court hears probate instead of the circuit court; the county clerk can tell you which.
Address
715 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone
260-449-7245
Fax
260-449-7658
Hours
  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website
Official court website
Case lookup
Search probate cases and records

Court details last updated . Court name from Indiana Judicial Branch.

Filing fees

Probate filing fees
What you fileFee
Estate – Supervised Administration$177.00
Estate – Unsupervised Administration$177.00

As listed on the court's website, last checked . Fees change; confirm the amount with the clerk before you file or on the court's website.

What to bring

What Indiana courts usually ask for when you open an estate with a will. Your county may ask for a little more or less, so check with the clerk first.

  • A Petition to Probate Will, together with the original will.
  • The other forms and pleadings needed to open an estate.
  • Court costs, paid to the clerk when filing.
  • Arrangements for publishing notice.
  • A surety bond, which the court will order if you do not hire an attorney.

Source: Allen Superior Court, checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Forms

Forms the court lists

  • Affidavit for Notice on Final Settlement (Revised 2015)
  • Affidavit for Transfer of Assets Without Administration (Revised 2023)
  • Consent to Unsupervised Administration (Revised 2015)
  • Estate Claim (Revised 2021)
  • Final Decree (Revised 2015)
  • General Information Regarding Wills and the Administration of Estates in Allen County (Revised 2024)
  • Guardian's Oath (Revised 2021)
  • Guardianship Information Sheet
  • Inventory (Revised 2015)
  • Letters of Guardianship (Revised 2015)
  • Notice of Administration for Publication (Revised 2015)
  • Notice of Filing of Petition for Guardian Appointment and Hearing Thereof (2022)
  • Notice of Final Report in Estate (Revised 2015)
  • Notice of Supervised Administration (Revised 2023)
  • Notice of Unsupervised Administration to be Mailed to a Creditor (Revised 2023)
  • Notice of Unsupervised Administration to be Mailed to a Distributee (Revised 2023)
  • Notice to Clerk on Estate Claim (Revised 2015)
  • Oath and Acceptance of Trust (2022)
  • Order Appointing Personal Representative (Revised 2015)
  • Personal Representative Letters (Revised 2015)
  • Personal Representative Oath (Revised 2021)
  • Petition for Appointment of Personal Representative (Revised 2015)
  • Petition for Probate of Will – E-Filed (Revised 2018)
  • Petition for Probate of Will – Not E-Filed (Revised 2018)
  • Probate of Codicil to a Will (Revised 2015)
  • Probate of Will (Revised 2015)

Indiana probate forms to download

3 PDFs, 2 of them from this court. Every Allen County form with a summary and its source.

  • 15.00 Affidavit of Transfer to Real Estate Checklist (PDF)PDF
  • 1.1 In Care of Change of Address Affidavit (PDF)PDF
  • 02188 Small Estate Affidavit for Estates under $100,000PDF

Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.

Probate in Indiana

Simple probate
6-9 months
Complex estate
12-18 months
Small estate limit
$100,000

State-level figures from our Indiana probate guide. General information, not legal advice.

Common questions

Where do I file probate in Allen County, Indiana?

File with the Allen Circuit Court at 715 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The court's phone number is 260-449-7245.

How much does it cost to file probate in Allen County?

The fees we have on record for the Allen Circuit Court are: Estate – Supervised Administration: $177.00; and Estate – Unsupervised Administration: $177.00. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.

When is the Allen Circuit Court open?

Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

How long does probate take in Indiana?

A simple probate in Indiana usually takes about 6-9 months. A complex estate can take 12-18 months.

Is there a small estate option in Indiana?

In Indiana, the small estate affidavit has a limit of $100,000 (Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1). It can be used 45 days after the death. When the estate is under the same limit, an affidavit describing the real estate and who inherits it can be recorded with the county recorder where the property is (Ind. Code § 29-1-8-3(c)).

Where can I get probate forms for Allen County?

This page links 3 Indiana probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.

Judges and officers

  • Jennifer L. DeGroote
  • Craig J. Bobay
  • Jason C. Custer
  • Brent A. Ecenbarger
  • Steven O. Godfrey
  • Frances C. Gull
  • Lori K. Morgan
  • Andrew S. Williams
  • David M. Zent
  • Ashley N. Hand

Notes

Probate cases are handled in the Civil Division of the Allen Superior Court. Most hearings take place in Courthouse Rooms 106. The Probate Division supervises the administration of estates, trusts and guardianships and handles probate litigation including will contests.

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