Estate Planning & Probate in Chester County, Pennsylvania
There are two reasons people look up Chester County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Orphans' Court details.
The Probate Process in Chester County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Chester County, probate runs through the Orphans' Court at Chester County Justice Center, 201 West Market Street, Suite 2200, West Chester. Probate e-filing in Chester County goes through efiling.chesco.org, a county-specific system.
Full Chester Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Orphans' Court
Chester County
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
Chester County · Recorder of Deeds · Diane O'Dwyer
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E-recording
$94.75 for the first 4 pages plus $4 for each page beyond 4; transfer tax may need separate review.
Full recording details →Verified September 8, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the Orphans' Court
Cases may be initiated or filed to electronically through the county e-filing system (eFlex) at efiling.chesco.org, but filers must first request an account, which is then approved by the Clerk. Filers are responsible for redacting confidential information before filing. Guardian Inventory and Annual Guardian Reports of the Estate and Person must be submitted electronically at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
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