Saunders 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.
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
2 mo
Creditor Claim Period
Medium
Data Quality
Official Sources to Verify
County Fee Schedule
Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.
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.
Nebraska runs one statewide public case search for its trial courts and it is where a Saunders County estate case appears. It is a name search across participating courts, not a complete or certified record of any case, and it does not replace the file the clerk of the county court holds. Confirm anything you find with the clerk.
County Court Website
Go straight to the County Court website for clerk notices and local instructions.
Filing Fee Schedule
| Summary Administration | $44 |
| Small Estate Affidavit | $0 |
| Informal Probate Statutory Fee | $22 |
| Informal Probate Total At Filing | $44 |
| Informal Probate Testate Total | $45 |
| Subsequent Petition In Informal Proceeding | $24 |
| Inheritance Tax Determination Petition | $22 |
| Inheritance Tax Determination Total | $44 |
| Dismissed Petition Total | $11 |
| Judges Retirement Percent Of Statutory Fee | $10 |
| Statutory Court Costs Per Case | $20 |
| Certificate With Seal | $1 |
| Photocopy Per Page | $0.25 |
| Authenticated Certificate Three Seal | $3 |
| Formal Probate Total Low | $44 |
| Formal Probate Total High | $1,670 |
| Petition for Probate | $44 |
| Informal Probate Commenced And Closed | $44 |
| Dismissed Petition No Appointment | $11 |
| Inheritance Tax Determination Standalone | $44 |
| Inheritance Tax Determination Within Informal | $24 |
| Deposit Of Will For Safekeeping | $2 |
| Testate Certificate Of Probate Of Will | $1 |
| Real Property Affidavit Recording First Page | $10 |
| Real Property Affidavit Recording Additional Page | $6 |
| Publication First Insertion Per Line | $0.5 |
| Publication Subsequent Insertion Per Line | $0.433 |
Filing Options
Filing Deadlines
County Court Information
Saunders County Court
387 Chestnut, Suite 5, Wahoo, NE 68066
Phone: (402) 443-8119
Hours: Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
County Court Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Saunders County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
What does e-filing status mean for Saunders County probate cases?
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Information current as of September 10, 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 Nebraska can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.