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Barnstable County Probate Court

Massachusetts

(508) 375-6710

Phone

(508) 375-6710

Fax

(508) 362-3662

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barnstableprobate@jud.state.ma.us

In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, you file a probate case with the Barnstable County probate court at 3195 Main St., Barnstable, MA 02630. You can reach the court at (508) 375-6710. Below you'll find 2 filing fees and the office hours.

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Court Location & Contact

Address

3195 Main St., Barnstable, MA 02630

Fax

(508) 362-3662

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Filing Fees

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Fee TypeAmount
Informal Probate$390
Formal Probate$405

Probate Forms Library

0 Massachusetts probate forms (plus 44 federal forms).

Federal forms (IRS, SSA, VA) · 44
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload
706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload
4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload
FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload
SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload
1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload
706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload
706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload
1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload
706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload
706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload
709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

Probate in Barnstable County

Court that handles probate
Probate and Family Court
Simple probate
6-12 months
Complex estate
12-24 months
Massachusetts small estate limit
$25,000

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Additional Notes

The Barnstable Probate and Family Court has jurisdiction over mid-Cape family and probate matters such as: Divorce, Child support, Child custody, Visitation, Adoption, Termination of parental rights, Abuse prevention, Wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships and changes of name.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Common Questions

Where do I file probate in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?

File with the Barnstable County probate court at 3195 Main St., Barnstable, MA 02630. The court's phone number is (508) 375-6710.

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

The fees we have on record for the Barnstable County probate court are: Informal Probate: $390; and Formal Probate: $405. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.

When is the Barnstable County probate court open?

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

How long does probate take in Massachusetts?

A simple probate in Massachusetts usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-24 months.

Is there a small estate option in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's small estate limit is $25,000. Estates under the limit may be settled with a simpler procedure than full probate; the Massachusetts probate guide explains when it applies.

Probate Attorneys

The closest we list to this court

Christopher (Chris) Ward

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William (Bill) Kirchick

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(617) 439-2157 (Work)

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Sara Curley

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Thomas Jalkut

Nutter, McClennen & Fish, LLP

Boston · 59 mi

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Susan (Sue) Abbott

Goodwin Procter LLP

Boston · 59 mi

(617) 570-1000

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