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Docket No. 18165 · Indiana

Vermillion County
Probate Court

In Indiana, estates are probated in the Circuit Court / Superior Court (Probate Division). This page gathers where to file in Vermillion County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

County website ↗ Directions ↗
County seat
Newport
Population
15,417
Court
Circuit Court / Superior Court
Record
County links
IN · 1816539°51′ N · 87°28′ W
Courthouse not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$100,000
Wait 45 days after death
Creditor window
3 months
Ind. Code § 29-1-14-1
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
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Where to file in Vermillion County

Handled by
Circuit Court / Superior Court (Probate Division)In Indiana, probate jurisdiction resides in the Circuit Court and Superior Court of each county (with specialized Probate Courts such as Marion County and St. Joseph County). Indiana offers supervised and unsupervised administration.
Location
Probate filings are made in the county seat, Newport. We have not found an open, verifiable address for the office yet — use the county website below.
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
vermilliongov.usWikidata
State courts & e-filing
in.govCase search: Indiana Courts Online Case Search (mycase.in.gov)
§ II

How probate runs in Vermillion County

Six stages, with the Indiana rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Indiana deadline: No fixed delivery deadline (custodian delivers on demand/court order, IC 29-1-7-3); will generally must be presented for probate within 3 years after death (IC 29-1-7-15.1).

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $100,000, a small-estate procedure (Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1 (Small Estate Affidavit)) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the Circuit Court / Superior Court (Probate Division) for Vermillion County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 3 months after date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 9 months from death.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (Ind. Code § 29-1-10-13), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Vermillion County, Indiana?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 Indiana courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
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Indiana rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 92 Indiana counties.

Small estates
$100,000 for deaths after June 30, 2022 ($50,000 for earlier deaths); personal property onlyInd. Code § 29-1-8-1 (Small Estate Affidavit) · wait 45 days
Filing the will
No fixed delivery deadline (custodian delivers on demand/court order, IC 29-1-7-3); will generally must be presented for probate within 3 years after death (IC 29-1-7-15.1)
Creditor claims
3 months after date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 9 months from deathInd. Code § 29-1-14-1
Executor fees
Reasonable compensation approved by court based on local county fee guidelines (typically 2% to 4%)Ind. Code § 29-1-10-13 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Not recognized without witnesses. Indiana does NOT recognize unwitnessed holographic wills. Must be executed with two disinterested attesting witnesses.
Estate tax
No state estate tax.Indiana has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.Indiana inheritance tax was repealed effective January 1, 2013.
Typical duration
6 to 12 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: iga.in.gov · law.justia.com (statute)

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Neighbouring probate courts

VermillionParkeFountainVigoMontgomeryWarren
Related officeVermillion County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeVermillion County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Vermillion County probate

Where is the Vermillion County Probate Court located?
In Indiana, probate is handled by the Circuit Court / Superior Court (Probate Division). Probate filings in Vermillion County are normally made in the county seat, Newport. Confirm the exact office on the official county website (vermilliongov.us).
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Vermillion County, IN?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Indiana county: $100,000 for deaths after June 30, 2022 ($50,000 for earlier deaths); personal property only (Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1 (Small Estate Affidavit)). The waiting period is 45 days.
How do I search probate case records in Vermillion County?
Start with the Indiana judiciary website (in.gov), which points to Indiana Courts Online Case Search (mycase.in.gov). Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Newport.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Vermillion County?
Will: No fixed delivery deadline (custodian delivers on demand/court order, IC 29-1-7-3); will generally must be presented for probate within 3 years after death (IC 29-1-7-15.1). Creditors: 3 months after date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 9 months from death (Ind. Code § 29-1-14-1).
How much can an executor charge in Vermillion County?
Indiana rule: Reasonable compensation approved by court based on local county fee guidelines (typically 2% to 4%) (Ind. Code § 29-1-10-13). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.