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, Probate Court contact details, administrative orders, e-filing rules, and hearing logistics for Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County Probate Court Guide
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas · Probate Court information · Updated March 2026
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Filing & Fees
Fee Schedule Signals
Source ↗Probate Filing Fees
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Formal Administration Standard probate for larger estates | $250 |
Note: Montgomery County Probate Court does not publish a single fixed Full Administration filing fee. Per the official Montgomery County Probate Court Deposits schedule (effective 4-1-2019, https://www.mcohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/1026): estate matters (Full Administration, Release From Administration, Summary Release, inventory, accounts) are billed as 'estimated costs will be stated to you as you eFile' rather than a flat amount; fixed items include Notice of Deposit (Will/Codicil) $5.00, Fiduciary Bond $5.00, Deposit of Will for safekeeping $25.00, Guardian Person & Estate (minor) $225.00, (incompetent) $325.00. Verified 2026-06-13; all estate filings are e-filed via Tybera. Contact court at (937) 225-4640 for an estate deposit quote.
Montgomery County Probate Court does not publish a single fixed Full Administration filing fee. Per the official Montgomery County Probate Court Deposits schedule (effective 4-1-2019, https://www.mcohio.org/DocumentCenter/View/1026): estate matters (Full Administration, Release From Administration, Summary Release, inventory, accounts) are billed as 'estimated costs will be stated to you as you eFile' rather than a flat amount; fixed items include Notice of Deposit (Will/Codicil) $5.00, Fiduciary Bond $5.00, Deposit of Will for safekeeping $25.00, Guardian Person & Estate (minor) $225.00, (incompetent) $325.00. Verified 2026-06-13; all estate filings are e-filed via Tybera. Contact court at (937) 225-4640 for an estate deposit quote.
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
Hearing Scheduling
Related Proceedings
Property Recording
Source ↗Recording Fees
- First Page
- $34.00
Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules
- All Ohio probate courts are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas
- Standard probate forms from Supreme Court of Ohio are accepted statewide
- The probate judge also serves as Clerk of the Probate Court
- Court does not accept fax filings
- Legal practice in Probate Court is restricted to attorneys licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio
- Local Rules (January 2026) available at https://www.mcohio.org/1319/Local-Rules
- E-filing available for Civil, Miscellaneous, Estate, Trust, Adoption, and Guardianship cases via https://go.tybera.net/mcp/