Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Indiana (2026)
2,822 verified probate and estate filings across 55 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.
- 2,822 total probate and estate filings tracked across 55 counties
- Highest volume: Lake County (434), Allen County (409), Clark County (345)
- Average median property value: $207,627
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County | 434 | $201,150 | 93.0% | — |
| 2 | Allen County | 409 | $207,600 | 33.3% | — |
| 3 | Clark County | 345 | $249,500 | 95.2% | — |
| 4 | Marion County | 261 | $232,200 | 100.0% | — |
| 5 | Vanderburgh County | 159 | $211,000 | 73.3% | — |
| 6 | Hendricks County | 114 | $183,600 | 87.1% | — |
| 7 | Tippecanoe County | 113 | $183,700 | — | — |
| 8 | Elkhart County | 109 | $265,850 | — | — |
| 9 | Porter County | 94 | $246,400 | 90.9% | — |
| 10 | Johnson County | 70 | $206,600 | — | — |
| 11 | St. Joseph County | 61 | $185,500 | — | — |
| 12 | Madison County | 56 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Delaware County | 50 | $107,350 | — | — |
| 14 | Floyd County | 44 | $262,400 | — | — |
| 15 | Hancock County | 31 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Shelby County | 30 | $175,700 | — | — |
| 17 | Hamilton County | 27 | $485,900 | — | — |
| 18 | Dekalb County | 25 | $175,900 | — | — |
| 19 | Vigo County | 25 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Warrick County | 24 | $172,700 | — | — |
| 21 | Laporte County | 21 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Daviess County | 20 | $143,900 | — | — |
| 23 | Dearborn County | 20 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Fayette County | 19 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Gibson County | 16 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Decatur County | 14 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Clinton County | 13 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Huntington County | 12 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Jasper County | 11 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Kosciusko County | 11 | — | — | — |
Related reports
Guide: How to Find Probate & Estate Leads in Indiana
Other Indiana rankings: Divorce & Equity Division
Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Indiana?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 2,822 verified probate and estate filings across 55 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?+
Lake County leads with 434 probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $201,150. 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 $207,627. 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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