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.
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
Yes
E-Filing Available
4 mo
Creditor Claim Period
Medium
Data Quality
Official Sources to Verify
County Fee Schedule
Check the live filing-fee source before relying on a county average or cached amount.
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.
Washington runs a STATEWIDE case-search layer, not a per-county docket. dw.courts.wa.gov indexes cases from the municipal, district, superior and appellate courts of the whole state. TWO LIMITS THE SITE STATES ABOUT ITSELF, and both matter to an executor. First: "Some case information may not display correctly at this time, including dockets, judgments, or document links. Case status shown on this site may also be inaccurate. For complete and up to date records, please contact the court of record directly." So absence of a probate from this search is NOT evidence that no probate was opened. Second, and more useful: the site names a MORE CURRENT source for this county's superior court - the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal, which it lists for 37 of the 39 Washington superior courts (every one except King and Pierce, which run their own systems). Neither site is a certified record; a certified copy comes from the county clerk.
Superior Court Clerk Website
Go straight to the Superior Court Clerk website for clerk notices and local instructions.
Filing Fee Schedule
| Probate Filing Fee Base | $200 |
| Surcharge Judicial Stabilization | $40 |
| Surcharge Legacy Project | $50 |
| Probate Filing Fee Total | $290 |
| Will Contest Petition Total | $290 |
| Certificate Of Qualification With Certified Letters | $5 |
| Certified Copy Of Court Document First Page | $5 |
| Certified Copy Of Court Document Additional Page | $1 |
| Formal Administration | $290 |
| Petition for Probate | $290 |
| Guardianship | $290 |
| Small Estate Affidavit | $0 |
| Will Only No Probate Filing | $20 |
| Will Filing Before Death | $20 |
| Nonjudicial Probate Dispute In Existing Case | $20 |
| Ex Parte Order Processing | $30 |
Filing Options
Filing Deadlines
Superior Court Clerk Information
Franklin County Superior Court
1016 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301-3706
Phone: 509-736-3071
Superior Court Clerk Website →Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Franklin County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
What does e-filing status mean for Franklin County probate cases?
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Information current as of August 7, 2026
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Washington can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.