Market Ranking · 2026-10-06
Top Probate & Estate Counties in Pennsylvania (2026)
634 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.
- 634 total probate and estate filings tracked across 18 counties
- Highest volume: Montgomery County (100+), Clearfield County (50+), York County (50+)
- Average median property value: $302,709
County rankings by probate & estate volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | 100+ | $527,027 | 10.0% | — |
| 2 | Clearfield County | 50+ | $127,162 | — | — |
| 3 | York County | 50+ | $199,398 | — | — |
| 4 | Butler County | 50+ | $230,982 | — | 496d |
| 5 | Cumberland County | 50+ | $348,122 | — | — |
| 6 | Bucks County | 25+ | $474,004 | — | — |
| 7 | Jefferson County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 8 | Schuylkill County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Centre County | fewer than 25 | $272,212 | — | — |
| 10 | Northampton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Lycoming County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Dauphin County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Luzerne County | fewer than 25 | $242,767 | — | — |
| 14 | Lackawanna County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Monroe County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Mckean County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Beaver County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Columbia County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many probate and estate filings are tracked in Pennsylvania?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 634 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 100+ probate and estate filings. The median property value in these filings is $527,027. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Pennsylvania probate and estate filings?+
Across 8 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Pennsylvania probate and estate filings is $302,709. Values vary by county — from $127,162 to $527,027.
What percentage of probate and estate filings in Pennsylvania involve absentee owners?+
On average, 10.0% 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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