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 Preble 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.
Preble County Probate Court Guide
Preble 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 Preble County Probate Court fee schedule: Estates Full Administration Deposit $300.00; Release from Administration Deposit $200.00; Summary Release $100.00; Will deposit for safekeeping $25.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (937) 456-8137 or clerk@prebcojpc.org.
Per the published Preble County Probate Court fee schedule: Estates Full Administration Deposit $300.00; Release from Administration Deposit $200.00; Summary Release $100.00; Will deposit for safekeeping $25.00. Verified 2026-06-13. Court phone (937) 456-8137 or clerk@prebcojpc.org.
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
- Court is closed on national holidays
- Filing fees vary by county - see fee schedule at court website or contact court directly