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 Champaign 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.
Champaign County Probate Court Guide
Champaign County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026
Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Full Administration: $200.00. Releases from Administration: $100.00. Summary Release: $75.00. Adoption: $200.00 (each additional child: $125.00). Incompetent Guardianship: $200.00. Minor Guardianship: $200.00. Change of Name: $125.00. Conservatorship: $200.00. Trusts: $150.00. Will Contest: $150.00. Deposit Will for Safekeeping: $50.00. Civil Actions: $100.00.
Document Fees
Full Administration: $200.00. Releases from Administration: $100.00. Summary Release: $75.00. Adoption: $200.00 (each additional child: $125.00). Incompetent Guardianship: $200.00. Minor Guardianship: $200.00. Change of Name: $125.00. Conservatorship: $200.00. Trusts: $150.00. Will Contest: $150.00. Deposit Will for Safekeeping: $50.00. Civil Actions: $100.00.
E-Filing & Filing Methods
Records portal
Use this county-linked source to check live court-record information when available. Search results may not include every probate record.
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
- Local court rules available at https://www.ccfamct.us/court-rules
- Case search/e-services portal at https://eservices.champaigncountyfamilycourt.com
- Court email: [email protected]
- Administrative Judge: Brett A. Gilbert; Magistrate/Director: Meghann S. Scott