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Use This County Probate Reference Before You File

This page is built for the detailed county-level checks that generic probate guides usually miss: local filing fees, Probate Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Brown County.

Local Fee Schedule

Review county-specific probate filing charges before you estimate total case cost.

Court Rules and Orders

Check the local rules, judge procedures, and administrative orders that can change how a case moves.

Clerk and Filing Logistics

Confirm where to file, whether e-filing is allowed, and how hearings or notices are handled locally.

Brown County Probate Court Guide

Settled Estate records a $250-$275 court filing fee, a 30-day deadline to deposit the will and a 6-month creditor claim period for the Brown County Probate Court, read from 3 linked sources and last verified March 15, 2026.

By Settled Estate Editorial Team

Brown County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated March 2026

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

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Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$250

Note: Estate w/ administration: $275.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/ will: $195.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/o will: $170.00. Summary Release: $122.00. Summary Release w/ Vehicle: $129.00 (plus $7.00 per additional vehicle). Sole Asset Transfer Estate: $150.00. Re-Open Estate: $38.00. Will for Record Only: $40.00. Claims filed in Estate: $20.00 per claim. Cash, money orders accepted; credit card with 3% service fee via phone. No personal checks.

Document Fees

Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$5

E-Filing & Filing Methods

Probate Forms
Filing Methods: in person, mail

Timelines & Proceedings

Deadlines & Creditor Claims

Key Deadlines

Will Deposit
30 days
Creditor Claims
6 months
Known Creditor Notice
30 days

Creditor Claims

Period Starts
date of death
Statute
ORC Chapter 2117

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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Recording Fees

First Page
$34.00
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Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • Rule 8.1 – Appointed Counsel: Attorneys must submit written requests with certificates of good standing and proof of continuing education by December 31st annually
  • Rule 11.1 – Record of Proceedings: Court records all hearings electronically; transcripts at requester's expense
  • Rule 51.1 & 52.1 – Standard Probate Forms are mandatory; computer-generated alternatives must match exact format
  • Rule 53.1 – Court hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays, closed Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays
  • Rule 57.1 – All motions require supporting memoranda with authority citations and proof of service
  • Rule 58.1 – Court Costs: Only cash, money orders, cashier's checks, law firm checks, and fiduciary account checks accepted
  • Rule 60.1 – Court will not permit appointment of Co-Administrators
  • Rule 61.1 – Real estate may use County Auditor values; household goods over $5,000 require formal appraisal
  • Rule 65.1 – Attorney fees for land sale proceedings: 6% on first $10,000, 4% on next $40,000, 2% above $50,000
  • Rule 66.05(B) – Guardians with 10+ wards must register annually by January 31st
  • E-filing: 'E-Filing information coming soon' — not yet available
  • Full local rules at https://browncountyprobatejuvenilecourt.com/probate-court/probate-court-rules/

Sources for this page (3)

The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.