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 Marion 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.
Marion County Probate Court Guide
Marion County Court of Common Pleas probate court information · Updated March 2026
Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Local Rule 58 establishes filing deposits ranging from $50 to $800 depending on case type. Contact court for current fee schedule. Attorney fees follow guideline percentages per Local Rule 71: 4% on first $75,000, 3% on next $275,000, 2% thereafter for personal property.
Document Fees
Local Rule 58 establishes filing deposits ranging from $50 to $800 depending on case type. Contact court for current fee schedule. Attorney fees follow guideline percentages per Local Rule 71: 4% on first $75,000, 3% on next $275,000, 2% thereafter for personal property.
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 rules effective March 1, 2012 (Rules 50-74)
- Rule 53: Court open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
- Rule 54: Appropriate dress required; tie recommended but not required
- Rule 57.2: Electronic filing permitted 24/7 in PDF format
- Rule 58: Filing deposits range from $50-$800 depending on case type
- Rule 66: Guardian background check and training requirements
- Rule 71: Attorney fee guidelines - 4% on first $75,000, 3% on next $275,000, 2% thereafter (personal property)
- Rule 73: Guardian ad litem compensation at $75/hour
- Rule 74: Trustee fees based on income and principal percentages
- Single-sided printing required for all filings (Rule 52)