How much does probate cost in Ohio?
Ohio has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys bill hourly or a flat fee for an uncontested estate. The biggest cost lever is staying under the release-from-administration threshold ($45,000 for a surviving spouse, $35,000 for others), which can skip most of the formal process.
- No statutory percentage fee — Ohio attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee for an uncontested estate.
- Probate court filing fees generally run about $200-$350 depending on the county.
- A 'release from administration' is available when the estate is $45,000 or less (surviving spouse) or $35,000 or less (others) — a simplified process that avoids full probate.
- A further 'summary release from administration' is available for very small estates ($5,000 / $2,000) — no court process at all.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee, plus a fixed attorney fee where a formal estate is required, is shown as two transparent line items.
Estimate your Ohio costs
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Common questions
How much does probate cost in Ohio?
Ohio has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee. Court filing fees run about $200-$350. A release from administration (for estates under $45,000/$35,000) can skip most of the formal process and reduce costs significantly. These are illustrative figures.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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