Market Ranking · 2026-07-16
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Indiana (2026)
28,578 verified probate and estate filings across 58 counties in Indiana, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Probate, estate, and inherited property filings — court records created when a property owner passes away and the property must be distributed or sold. Heirs often need to sell quickly, especially if the property is out-of-state or needs significant repairs.
- 28,578 total probate and estate filings tracked across 58 counties
- Highest volume: Marion County (6,150), Vanderburgh County (2,517), Porter County (2,106)
- Average median property value: $206,246
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 6,150 | $232,200 | 100.0% | — |
| 2 | Vanderburgh County | 2,517 | $210,950 | 73.3% | — |
| 3 | Porter County | 2,106 | $246,400 | 90.9% | — |
| 4 | Tippecanoe County | 1,960 | $196,400 | — | — |
| 5 | Vigo County | 1,455 | — | — | — |
| 6 | St. Joseph County | 1,346 | $185,500 | — | — |
| 7 | Monroe County | 1,274 | $267,050 | — | — |
| 8 | Warrick County | 948 | $172,700 | — | — |
| 9 | Wayne County | 897 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Shelby County | 773 | $175,700 | — | — |
| 11 | Noble County | 584 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Whitley County | 580 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Steuben County | 580 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Marshall County | 573 | — | — | — |
| 15 | White County | 517 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Montgomery County | 511 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Wabash County | 501 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Randolph County | 472 | $72,500 | — | — |
| 19 | Lake County | 437 | $201,150 | 93.0% | — |
| 20 | Tipton County | 437 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Wells County | 418 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Allen County | 409 | $207,600 | 33.3% | — |
| 23 | Posey County | 389 | $190,850 | — | — |
| 24 | Miami County | 369 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Clark County | 357 | $250,300 | 95.2% | — |
| 26 | Orange County | 338 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Newton County | 245 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Sullivan County | 211 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Rush County | 204 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Parke County | 192 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 28,578 verified probate and estate filings across 58 Indiana counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Indiana county has the most probate and estate filings?+
Marion County leads with 6,150 probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $232,200. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Indiana probate and estate filings?+
Across 24 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Indiana probate and estate filings is $206,246. Values vary by county — from $49,650 to $485,900.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Indiana involve absentee owners?+
On average, 81.8% of probate and estate filings in Indiana involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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