Probate Court Records in Union County

Union County probate court records are maintained by the County Clerk in Liberty, Indiana, and cover estate filings, wills, guardianships, trusts, adoption proceedings, and other probate matters heard by the Circuit Court. Union County is one of Indiana's smallest counties, but its probate records are public documents open to anyone. You can search Union County probate records online for free through the Indiana MyCase portal to find case dockets, party names, and filing dates. To request documents and certified copies in person, visit the Clerk's Office at the Union County Courthouse in Liberty or send a written request by mail.

Union County Clerk Office and Probate Records

The Union County Clerk's Office is the constitutional record keeper for all Circuit Court proceedings in Union County, including probate matters. The Clerk maintains the docket for every probate case filed in Liberty, processes new filings, stores case files, and handles public requests for documents and certified copies. Probate cases handled here include estate administrations, will admissions, guardianship appointments, trust registrations, and adoption orders.

The Clerk's Office is located at the Union County Courthouse in Liberty, Indiana. The Indiana state county directory for Union County is at in.gov/counties/union/. That page links to county departments including the Clerk. The dedicated Clerk department page is at in.gov/counties/union/departments/clerk/. You can also check the Union County office directory at in.gov/counties/union/office-directory/ for current contact details and hours of operation.

Union County uses the Odyssey case management system. Probate cases filed in Union County are tracked in Odyssey and available to the public through the MyCase portal. Older cases that predate the Odyssey transition may not appear online and require direct contact with the Clerk.

Note: State judicial information for Union County courts is available through in.gov/courts/local/union-county/.

Searching Union County Probate Records Online

The Indiana MyCase portal is the standard tool for searching Union County probate court records online. MyCase is free and does not require an account. You search by party name or case number. Results show the case type, the parties involved, the filing date, and a list of all docket entries. Active cases may also display upcoming hearing dates and recent orders from the court.

To search, go to public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ and enter a name or case number related to the probate matter you are looking for. You can select Union County from the court options to narrow results. The system searches across all Indiana courts by default if you do not filter by county. For most estate and guardianship cases filed in Liberty, this is the fastest way to confirm whether a case exists and get basic docket information without a trip to the courthouse.

For cases not yet in MyCase or records that need to be certified, contact the Union County Clerk's Office directly. The state courts page at in.gov/courts/public-records/ provides additional guidance on accessing probate records statewide.

Union County Probate Case Types and Records

Probate court records in Union County include all case types falling under the Circuit Court's probate jurisdiction. Estate proceedings are the most common. When a person dies owning property in their own name, heirs or the named executor need to open a probate estate in the county where the person lived. IC 29-1-7-1 sets venue in the county of the decedent's last residence, which places most Union County residents' estates in Liberty. The Circuit Court handles both supervised and unsupervised estate administration.

Guardianship cases are also part of the probate docket. When an adult can no longer manage their own affairs due to illness, age, or disability, or when a minor needs a court-appointed guardian, the Circuit Court steps in. These cases produce a file that includes the petition, evidence of incapacity, the order of appointment, and annual reports from the appointed guardian. All of those documents are maintained by the Clerk and are part of the public record unless sealed by the court.

Will records are another key category. Under IC 29-1-7-3.1, any person may deposit their will with the Circuit Court Clerk before death for safekeeping. After the testator dies, that will is opened and filed as the start of the probate estate case. Trust registrations, conservatorships, and adoption orders are also part of the Union County probate record set.

Fees and Copy Requests in Union County

Filing a probate estate in Union County requires paying a case initiation fee. The standard fee under Indiana statute is $177. This covers most types of estate matters filed in Liberty. Additional fees may apply for specific motions or hearings as the case progresses.

Copies of Union County probate court records cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certified copies require an additional $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. You can request copies in person at the Clerk's Office at the courthouse in Liberty during regular business hours. Mail requests are also accepted. Include the case name, case number, and a list of the specific documents you need. Send a check or money order payable to the Union County Clerk along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Note: Contact the Union County Clerk before sending a mail request to confirm processing times and any specific requirements for payment.

Union County Probate Records Screenshots

The Indiana state county page for Union County provides a directory of departments and contacts for county offices in Liberty.

This state-hosted page links to Union County departments including the Clerk and provides a starting point for locating probate record access in Liberty.

The Union County Clerk department page details the Clerk's services and how to access probate court records in Union County.

This page covers the scope of Clerk services in Union County, including record access, probate filing guidance, and contact information for the courthouse in Liberty.

The Union County office directory lists all county departments and their contacts in one place.

Residents can use the office directory to confirm current addresses, phone numbers, and hours for the Clerk's Office handling probate records in Liberty.

Nearby Counties

Probate court records from counties near Union County are kept by each county's Circuit Court Clerk under the Indiana court system.