How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Knox County, Indiana?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Knox County.
We found 8 estate law firms serving Knox County. Knox County is part of the Southern Indiana region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Knox County Circuit Court.
Indiana allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Knox County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Indiana are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%IC 29-1-10-13 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 to 4%IC 29-1-10-13 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Knox County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Southern Indiana Firms
Andrew Kopatich Law LLC
Solo PracticeHometown law firm in Vincennes serving Knox County and the surrounding Southern Indiana region with estate planning and family law services.
Location
317 Main St, Suite 1AVincennes, IN 47591
Phone
(812) 899-1190
Service Area
4 counties
Estate PlanningProbate Administration
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Bouchie Law LLC
Solo PracticeVincennes firm serving Knox, Daviess, Sullivan, Greene, Pike, and Dubois county clients with wills, trusts, and estate plans plus guardianship arrangements for loved ones. Clients can schedule online and meet with counsel remotely from home or office.
Location
P.O. Box 992Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone
(812) 316-2566
Service Area
6 counties
Estate PlanningWills TrustsGuardianship
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Kirchoff & Jewel
FirmVincennes firm serving Knox County and surrounding southwest Indiana with probate administration, estate planning, deeds, and trusts. Bruce Kirchoff concentrates in estate planning, deeds and trusts, and real estate, and associate Patrick Toole focuses his practice on estate planning and estate matters.
Location
517 Broadway StVincennes, IN 47591
Phone
(812) 882-8600
Established
1974
Service Area
1 county
Estate PlanningWills TrustsProbate Administration
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Knox County.
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Indiana.
Frank & Kraft, Attorneys at Law
FirmIndianapolis firm serving Marion County and surrounding communities (Carmel, Greenwood, Noblesville, Plainfield) in trust and probate administration. Handles the legal process of managing and distributing a decedent's estate, including will verification, executor responsibilities, debt payment, asset distribution, and probate dispute resolution.
Location
135 N Pennsylvania St, Suite 1100Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone
(317) 684-1100
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipMedicaid Planning
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Indiana Estate & Elder Law
FirmFishers firm serving greater Indianapolis with probate, trust administration, and post-death legal assistance for families settling an estate. The practice also handles guardianships, Medicaid benefits and long-term care planning, and business and farm succession, with additional offices in Franklin, Rockville, and Wabash.
Location
10412 Allisonville Rd, Suite 113Fishers, IN 46038
Phone
(317) 863-2030
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningElder LawProbate AdministrationMedicaid Planning
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Longstreet Law LLC
FirmSouth Bend firm handling estate planning and probate for St. Joseph County-area families, including nontraditional families. Assists individuals through asset-protection planning and represents heirs and personal representatives in probate proceedings before the local court. Also practices adoption and family law.
Location
401 E Colfax Ave, Suite 180South Bend, IN 46617
Phone
(574) 208-5982
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate Administration
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Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
FirmIndianapolis firm practicing estate, trust, and guardianship administration alongside estate planning. Handles fiduciary income, gift, and estate tax return preparation and audit defense under Indiana and Illinois law, and advises personal representatives and trustees through administration. Firm dates to 1899.
Location
251 N Illinois St, Suite 1800Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone
(317) 269-2500
Established
1899
Service Area
Statewide
Estate PlanningProbate AdministrationTrust AdministrationBusiness Succession
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Indiana self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Indiana uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Knox County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.
Circuit Court
Knox County
111 North Seventh Street, Suite 14
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone:
812-885-2527Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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