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Franklin County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: High

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

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Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

12 mo

Creditor Claim Period

High

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

County Fee Schedule

Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

The Archives page says select digitized birth, marriage, death, estate, land, and tax records are in the online repository, and that some estate papers are available through the Register and Recorder's LANDEX system for searching and ordering records. For the most recent estate papers, it directs users to the Register and Recorder's Office. Treat this as partial public-record search context, not a complete probate index.

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Court Website

Go straight to the county probate court website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Options

in person
mail

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period12 months

Court Information

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas - Orphans' Court Division

Administration Building, 272 North Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Phone: 717-261-3872

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; probate of estates is by appointment only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Franklin County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Franklin County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and court website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of May 16, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Pennsylvania can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.