Market Ranking · 2026-10-06
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Indiana (2026)
89,419 verified probate and estate filings across 85 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.
- 89,419 total probate and estate filings tracked across 85 counties
- Highest volume: Marion County (10,000+), Allen County (5,000+), Lake County (5,000+)
- Average median property value: $174,222
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County | 10,000+ | $198,753 | 50.6% | 201d |
| 2 | Allen County | 5,000+ | $213,334 | 43.9% | 159d |
| 3 | Lake County | 5,000+ | $187,914 | 65.5% | 227d |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 2,500+ | $358,994 | — | 201d |
| 5 | Clark County | 2,500+ | $186,079 | 63.8% | 239d |
| 6 | Vanderburgh County | 2,500+ | $161,736 | 28.6% | 219d |
| 7 | Johnson County | 1,000+ | $227,062 | 34.5% | 187d |
| 8 | Madison County | 1,000+ | $123,406 | — | 196d |
| 9 | Porter County | 1,000+ | $242,714 | 49.1% | 250d |
| 10 | Tippecanoe County | 1,000+ | $196,686 | 35.7% | 189d |
| 11 | Hendricks County | 1,000+ | $267,397 | 52.9% | 222d |
| 12 | Floyd County | 1,000+ | $197,900 | — | 313d |
| 13 | Laporte County | 1,000+ | $163,000 | — | 228d |
| 14 | Elkhart County | 1,000+ | $202,634 | 84.6% | 202d |
| 15 | Vigo County | 1,000+ | $131,751 | — | 182d |
| 16 | Monroe County | 1,000+ | $249,180 | — | 246d |
| 17 | Delaware County | 1,000+ | $123,541 | — | 276d |
| 18 | Howard County | 1,000+ | $142,191 | — | 328d |
| 19 | St. Joseph County | 1,000+ | $169,151 | 54.2% | 180d |
| 20 | Hancock County | 1,000+ | $246,399 | — | 228d |
| 21 | Warrick County | 1,000+ | $218,543 | 23.1% | 371d |
| 22 | Wayne County | 1,000+ | $120,446 | — | 258d |
| 23 | Kosciusko County | 1,000+ | $197,246 | — | 261d |
| 24 | Dekalb County | 1,000+ | $179,646 | — | 223d |
| 25 | Shelby County | 500+ | $153,932 | — | 285d |
| 26 | Steuben County | 500+ | $187,759 | — | 249d |
| 27 | Henry County | 500+ | $121,838 | — | 248d |
| 28 | Lawrence County | 500+ | $157,800 | — | 335d |
| 29 | Huntington County | 500+ | $149,607 | — | 239d |
| 30 | Marshall County | 500+ | $187,405 | — | 282d |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 89,419 verified probate and estate filings across 85 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 10,000+ probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $198,753. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Indiana probate and estate filings?+
Across 61 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Indiana probate and estate filings is $174,222. Values vary by county — from $81,790 to $358,994.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Indiana involve absentee owners?+
On average, 47.0% 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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