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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 Cuyahoga 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.

Cuyahoga County Probate Court Guide

Settled Estate records a $250+ court filing fee, a 30-day deadline to deposit the will and a 6-month creditor claim period for the Cuyahoga County Probate Court, read from 5 linked sources and last verified March 15, 2026.

By Settled Estate Editorial Team

Cuyahoga 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: Full Administration (with or without Will): $250.00. Release from Administration with Will: $130.00; without Will: $100.00. Summary Release with Will: $130.00; without Will: $100.00. No personal checks accepted; money orders, cashier's checks, and attorney business checks accepted. Credit/debit card convenience fee applies.

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.

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Filing Methods: in person, mail, efiling

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 § 2117.06

Related Proceedings

Property Recording

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Recording Fees

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$34.00

Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • Court hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday (Local Rule 53)
  • All filings must be 8.5" x 11" paper, 10–12 point font, blue or black ink only (Local Rule 57)
  • E-filing available 24/7 but reviewed only during business hours (Local Rule 57.1)
  • Documents must be in PDF format with typed or electronic signatures
  • No personal checks accepted — money orders, cashier's checks, and attorney business checks only
  • Estate attorney fees: 4.5% on first $100,000; 3.5% on $100,000–$400,000; 2.5% over $400,000 for ordinary services (Local Rule 71.1)
  • Guardian compensation: 3% of income/expenditures plus annual principal fee (Local Rule 73)
  • Emergency guardianship limited to 72 hours initially (Local Rule 66.03)
  • Marriage ceremonies available during business hours for $100 fee (Local Rule 50)
  • Firearms prohibited in courthouse (Local Rule 9.2)