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 Mahoning 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.
Mahoning County Probate Court Guide
Mahoning 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 (with or without Will): $200. Ancillary Administration: $200. Release from Administration (with or without Will): $200. Summary Release with Will: $125. Summary Release without Will: $100. Short Form Release: $20. Will for Record Only (without tax form): $20. Will for Deposit Only: $26. Most full estate administrations do not incur more than $200 in court costs beyond the initial filing deposit.
Document Fees
Full Administration (with or without Will): $200. Ancillary Administration: $200. Release from Administration (with or without Will): $200. Summary Release with Will: $125. Summary Release without Will: $100. Short Form Release: $20. Will for Record Only (without tax form): $20. Will for Deposit Only: $26. Most full estate administrations do not incur more than $200 in court costs beyond the initial filing deposit.
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.mahoningcountyoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/195/Local-Rules-of-Probate-Court-PDF
- Case search available through Tyler Technologies Odyssey Portal at portal-ohmahoning.tylertech.cloud
- Probate Estate Help Desk available for assistance
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide