Ohio Probate Costs
Reasonable compensation under Ohio Rev. Code Section 2113.35; reasonable compensation, county probate courts typically approve 3-5%
Ohio Probate Overview
Ohio follows a reasonable compensation model for probate fees, where attorney and executor fees are determined by what the court considers fair for the work performed. Under Ohio Rev. Code Section 2113.35; reasonable compensation, county probate courts typically approve 3-5%, fees are based on the gross value of the estate. This means costs can vary depending on the complexity of the estate and the professionals involved.
Attorney fees are typically around 4.0% of the gross estate value. The court filing fee in Ohio is $200 (OH county probate court filing fee average (varies by county)). You should also budget for surety bond premiums and newspaper publication fees required by law.
The probate process in Ohio typically takes 6 to 12 months from filing to final distribution. For smaller estates valued at $35,000 or less, Ohio offers a simplified probate procedure that can bypass the full probate process (Ohio Rev. Code Section 2113.03).