Market Ranking · 2026-10-11
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Ohio (2026)
18,499 verified probate and estate filings across 25 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.
- 18,499 total probate and estate filings tracked across 25 counties
- Highest volume: Columbiana County (2,500+), Allen County (2,500+), Scioto County (2,500+)
- Average median property value: $232,000
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbiana County | 2,500+ | — | — | — |
| 2 | Allen County | 2,500+ | — | — | — |
| 3 | Scioto County | 2,500+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Lake County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 5 | Hocking County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 6 | Athens County | 1,000+ | — | — | — |
| 7 | Franklin County | 1,000+ | $232,000 | 2.9% | — |
| 8 | Clinton County | 100+ | — | — | — |
| 9 | Trumbull County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 10 | Paulding County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 11 | Jefferson County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 12 | Stark County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 13 | Butler County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 14 | Clermont County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 15 | Morrow County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 16 | Jackson County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 17 | Guernsey County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Coshocton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Monroe County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Wayne County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Huron County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Auglaize County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Hancock County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Van Wert County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Montgomery County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Ohio?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 18,499 verified probate and estate filings across 25 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?+
Columbiana County leads with 2,500+ probate and estate filings. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Ohio probate and estate filings?+
Across 1 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Ohio probate and estate filings is $232,000. Values vary by county — from $232,000 to $232,000.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Ohio involve absentee owners?+
On average, 2.9% 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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Browse Ohio countiesCite: Keystone Court Data, "Top Probate & Estate Counties in Ohio (2026)," 2026-10-11, https://keystonecourtdata.com/reports/top-probate-counties-oh