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 Pike 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.
Pike County Probate Court Guide
Pike County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated March 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Per the published Pike County Juvenile/Probate Court fee schedule: Full Administration (with or without a will) $250.00; Relieving from Administration without will $160.00, with will $175.00; Summary Release from Administration $104.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (740) 947-2560 or probatecourt@pikecounty.oh.gov.
Per the published Pike County Juvenile/Probate Court fee schedule: Full Administration (with or without a will) $250.00; Relieving from Administration without will $160.00, with will $175.00; Summary Release from Administration $104.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (740) 947-2560 or probatecourt@pikecounty.oh.gov.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
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
- All Ohio probate courts are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- Filing fees vary by county - contact court for current schedule