Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Full Administration: $250.00. Release from Administration: $200.00. Summary Release: $141.00. Will for Record Only: $86.00. Deposit of Last Will and Testament: $5.00. Certified copy: $1.00 certification + $0.10/page.
Document Fees
Certified Copy (per page)
$1
Certification (per document)
$1
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
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
Source ↗Recording Fees
- First Page
- $34.00
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- Probate Court Local Rules (2022) available as PDF at court website
- Probate Administrator: Lisa M. Detray; Chief Deputy Clerk: Kristen Hageman
- Magistrate: Carson L. Slade
- Credit card and e-payment options available at apps.defiance-county.com/payments.php
- Fax: (419) 783-4811; Email: probatecourt@defiancecounty.oh.gov
Sources for this page (3)
The facts above come from these official sources. Verify current details with the office before filing.