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Kingman County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

4 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Filing Fee Schedule

Petition for Probate$109.5
Determination Of Descent$49.5
Refusal To Grant Letters$48.5
Filing A Will And Affidavit$48.5
Termination Of Joint Tenancy$48.5
Termination Of Life Estate$48.5
Guardianship$69.5
Conservatorship$69.5
Trusteeship$69.5
Combined Guardianship And Conservatorship$69.5
Certified Probate Proceedings 59 213$23.5
Decrees In Probate From Another State$173
Supreme Court Surcharge Max$22

Filing Options

in person
by mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

District Court Information

Kingman County District Court

Kingman County Courthouse, 130 N. Spruce Street, 3rd Floor, Kingman, KS 67068

Phone: (620) 532-5151

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

District Court Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Kingman County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Kingman County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. "Not verified" means the county dataset does not record filing methods either way. In every case, check the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and District Court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of September 8, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Kansas can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.