Find Probate Records in Greenwood

Greenwood probate court records are maintained by Johnson County, not the City of Greenwood. Wills, estate administration cases, guardianship petitions, conservatorship filings, and other probate matters for Greenwood residents are all filed with the Johnson County Circuit Court Clerk in Franklin, which is the county seat. Greenwood has no city-level court with probate jurisdiction. You can search Greenwood probate court records for free using the Indiana MyCase portal, or travel to the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin to look up case files and obtain certified copies of probate documents.

Which Court Handles Greenwood Probate

Indiana law assigns probate jurisdiction at the county level. The City of Greenwood does not have its own probate court. All estate and guardianship cases connected to Greenwood residents are heard by the Johnson County Circuit Court. The county seat is Franklin, where the courthouse and clerk's office are located.

Under IC 29-1-7-1, probate venue is the county where the decedent lived. Greenwood sits in Johnson County, so the Circuit Court in Franklin handles all local probate matters. If a Greenwood resident owned real property in another county, that county may have a secondary interest, but the primary case stays in Johnson County.

The Greenwood City Clerk handles municipal records only. That office keeps city council minutes, ordinances, and city court records. It cannot help with wills, estates, or guardianships. You must contact the Johnson County Circuit Court Clerk for those records.

Johnson County Circuit Court Contact

For probate records related to Greenwood, contact the Johnson County Circuit Court Clerk in Franklin. The clerk's office keeps all probate case files and can provide copies of documents on request.

• Address: 5 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, IN 46131
• Phone: (317) 736-4774
• Recorder (property records): 86 W. Court St., Franklin, IN 46131, (317) 736-3713
• Hours: Monday through Friday, standard courthouse hours

Franklin is about 10 miles south of Greenwood via US-31. Bring the full name of the decedent or ward and any case number you have. If you are not sure which court division handled the case, the clerk's office can look it up. Call ahead to confirm current hours before making the trip.

Search Greenwood Probate Records Online

Indiana provides free public access to court records through the MyCase portal. Johnson County probate cases are available through this system. You can search by party name, case number, or date. MyCase shows you the case docket, hearing dates, and key filing information without a fee.

To search, visit public.courts.in.gov/mycase and enter the name of the decedent or the ward. Filter by Johnson County and select probate as the case type to narrow results. Older records may not appear in the digital system and will require a direct request to the clerk's office.

Online access through MyCase is free and available around the clock for public court records.

Historical probate records not available through MyCase may be found at the Indiana State Archives. These include older wills, estate inventories, and guardian accounts from previous centuries.

Types of Probate Records in Greenwood

Johnson County Circuit Court handles the full range of probate matters for Greenwood residents. These include records tied to both contested and uncontested cases. Common types you may need to search for include:

• Wills filed for probate after a death
• Estate administration files (supervised and unsupervised)
• Letters testamentary and letters of administration
• Guardianship petitions for minors and incapacitated adults
• Conservatorship records
• Trust registrations and court accountings
• Small estate affidavits under IC 29-1-8-1

Indiana allows small estates that fall under the statutory value threshold to go through an affidavit process instead of full court administration. If the estate is larger or contested, the Circuit Court must oversee the process. The clerk can help you determine what type of case was filed.

Probate Filing Fees

Indiana law sets standard court fees for probate cases. Under IC 33-37-4-7, the Probate Costs Fee is set at $120. Additional administrative and docket fees bring the total for a standard estate filing to around $177. The exact amount depends on the case type and any additional motions involved.

Copies cost $1 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. If you need certified copies, there is an additional $3 fee per document under IC 33-37-5-3. These fees apply to requests made at the Johnson County Clerk's office. Court fee payments can be submitted online at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay.

How to Get Copies

You can get copies of Johnson County probate records three ways. All public probate records are available to anyone. Some restricted records, like adoption files, are sealed by court order and require a judge's approval to access.

In person: Go to the Johnson County Circuit Court Clerk at 5 E. Jefferson St. in Franklin. Give staff the case name or number, and they will locate the file and make copies. Bring valid ID and cash or a check for payment.

By mail: Send a written request with the decedent or ward's full name, approximate filing year, and your return address. Include a check or money order made payable to the Johnson County Clerk. Allow extra time for processing and return mail.

Online: The free MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you view basic case information. Certified copies require in-person or mail requests. Pay court fees at publicaccess.courts.in.gov/pay.

For full Johnson County probate court information, visit our Johnson County probate records page.

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