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Worcester 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

Yes

E-Filing Available

12 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

Massachusetts runs one statewide public lookup, Massachusetts Trial Court Case Access (masscourts.org), that covers Trial Court departments including the Probate and Family Court. The site states plainly that the information on it "is not the official record of the court" and "may not include the most recent court activity," so treat it as a lookup surface only, not a complete probate index or a certified record. For a certified copy or a definitive answer, contact the Register of Probate.

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Register of Probate Website

Go straight to the Register of Probate website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$390
Summary Administration$115

Filing Options

in person
mail
efiling

E-filing portal: eFileMA (Tyler Odyssey File & Serve)

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period12 months

Register of Probate Information

Worcester Probate and Family Court

225 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: (508) 831-2200

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Register of Probate Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Register of Probate website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of July 29, 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 Massachusetts can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.