Market Ranking · 2026-07-08
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Pennsylvania (2026)
566 verified probate and estate filings across 18 counties in Pennsylvania, 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.
- 566 total probate and estate filings tracked across 18 counties
- Highest volume: Montgomery County (105), York County (92), Butler County (63)
- Average median property value: $155,509
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | 105 | $146,600 | 88.9% | — |
| 2 | York County | 92 | $118,750 | — | — |
| 3 | Butler County | 63 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Bucks County | 55 | $37,685 | — | — |
| 5 | Clearfield County | 48 | — | 82.4% | — |
| 6 | Cumberland County | 28 | $165,300 | 90.0% | — |
| 7 | Luzerne County | 24 | $122,600 | — | — |
| 8 | Delaware County | 23 | $608,795 | — | — |
| 9 | Schuylkill County | 21 | $177,600 | 100.0% | — |
| 10 | Northampton County | 20 | $64,950 | — | — |
| 11 | Dauphin County | 19 | $93,400 | — | — |
| 12 | Monroe County | 17 | $130,300 | — | — |
| 13 | Centre County | 12 | $44,625 | — | — |
| 14 | Lycoming County | 10 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Cambria County | 10 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Jefferson County | 7 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Lackawanna County | 6 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Columbia County | 3 | — | — | — |
Related reports
Guide: How to Find Probate & Estate Leads in Pennsylvania
Other Pennsylvania rankings: Foreclosure · Divorce & Equity Division
Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Pennsylvania?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 566 verified probate and estate filings across 18 Pennsylvania counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Pennsylvania county has the most probate and estate filings?+
Montgomery County leads with 105 probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $146,600. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Pennsylvania probate and estate filings?+
Across 11 counties with assessor data, the average median property value in Pennsylvania probate and estate filings is $155,509. Values vary by county — from $37,685 to $608,795.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Pennsylvania involve absentee owners?+
On average, 90.3% of probate and estate filings in Pennsylvania 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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