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, clerk contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Brown County.
Local Fee Schedule
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Court Rules and Orders
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Clerk and Filing Logistics
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Brown County Probate Court Guide
Brown County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026
Filing & Fees
Complete Fee Schedule
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Estate w/ administration: $275.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/ will: $195.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/o will: $170.00. Summary Release: $122.00. Summary Release w/ Vehicle: $129.00 (plus $7.00 per additional vehicle). Sole Asset Transfer Estate: $150.00. Re-Open Estate: $38.00. Will for Record Only: $40.00. Claims filed in Estate: $20.00 per claim. Cash, money orders accepted; credit card with 3% service fee via phone. No personal checks.
Document Fees
Estate w/ administration: $275.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/ will: $195.00. Relieve Estate from administration w/o will: $170.00. Summary Release: $122.00. Summary Release w/ Vehicle: $129.00 (plus $7.00 per additional vehicle). Sole Asset Transfer Estate: $150.00. Re-Open Estate: $38.00. Will for Record Only: $40.00. Claims filed in Estate: $20.00 per claim. Cash, money orders accepted; credit card with 3% service fee via phone. No personal checks.
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
- Rule 8.1 – Appointed Counsel: Attorneys must submit written requests with certificates of good standing and proof of continuing education by December 31st annually
- Rule 11.1 – Record of Proceedings: Court records all hearings electronically; transcripts at requester's expense
- Rule 51.1 & 52.1 – Standard Probate Forms are mandatory; computer-generated alternatives must match exact format
- Rule 53.1 – Court hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays, closed Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays
- Rule 57.1 – All motions require supporting memoranda with authority citations and proof of service
- Rule 58.1 – Court Costs: Only cash, money orders, cashier's checks, law firm checks, and fiduciary account checks accepted
- Rule 60.1 – Court will not permit appointment of Co-Administrators
- Rule 61.1 – Real estate may use County Auditor values; household goods over $5,000 require formal appraisal
- Rule 65.1 – Attorney fees for land sale proceedings: 6% on first $10,000, 4% on next $40,000, 2% above $50,000
- Rule 66.05(B) – Guardians with 10+ wards must register annually by January 31st
- E-filing: 'E-Filing information coming soon' — not yet available
- Full local rules at https://browncountyprobatejuvenilecourt.com/probate-court/probate-court-rules/
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Information current as of March 15, 2026
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