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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 Marion 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.

Marion 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 Marion County Probate Court, read from 3 linked sources and last verified March 15, 2026.

By Settled Estate Editorial Team

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

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Filing & Fees

Fee Schedule Signals

Probate Filing Fees

Filing TypeFee
Formal Administration
Standard probate for larger estates
$250

Note: Local Rule 58 establishes filing deposits ranging from $50 to $800 depending on case type. Contact court for current fee schedule. Attorney fees follow guideline percentages per Local Rule 71: 4% on first $75,000, 3% on next $275,000, 2% thereafter for personal property.

Document Fees

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

E-Filing & Filing Methods

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Records portal

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

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Filing Methods: in person, mail, electronic

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

Court Rules & Orders

Local Rules

  • Local rules effective March 1, 2012 (Rules 50-74)
  • Rule 53: Court open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
  • Rule 54: Appropriate dress required; tie recommended but not required
  • Rule 57.2: Electronic filing permitted 24/7 in PDF format
  • Rule 58: Filing deposits range from $50-$800 depending on case type
  • Rule 66: Guardian background check and training requirements
  • Rule 71: Attorney fee guidelines - 4% on first $75,000, 3% on next $275,000, 2% thereafter (personal property)
  • Rule 73: Guardian ad litem compensation at $75/hour
  • Rule 74: Trustee fees based on income and principal percentages
  • Single-sided printing required for all filings (Rule 52)