Market Ranking · 2026-08-27
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Ohio (2026)
618 verified probate and estate filings across 6 counties in Ohio, 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.
- 618 total probate and estate filings tracked across 6 counties
- Highest volume: Franklin County (229), Lake County (129), Scioto County (107)
- Average median property value: $218,550
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County | 229 | $218,550 | 6.7% | — |
| 2 | Lake County | 129 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Scioto County | 107 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Hocking County | 104 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Athens County | 35 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Clinton County | 14 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Ohio?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 618 verified probate and estate filings across 6 Ohio counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Ohio county has the most probate and estate filings?+
Franklin County leads with 229 probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $218,550. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Ohio probate and estate filings?+
Across 1 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Ohio probate and estate filings is $218,550. Values vary by county — from $218,550 to $218,550.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Ohio involve absentee owners?+
On average, 6.7% of probate and estate filings in Ohio 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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