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How Much Does Probate Cost in Oregon?

Use our free calculator to estimate attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and timeline for probating an estate in your state.

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Probate costs in Oregon typically include attorney fees (based on reasonable compensation determined by the court), executor fees, court filing fees, and publication costs.ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estate; 2025 SB 15 and SB 168 / 2025 c.34 enrolled text), ORS 115.005 (creditor claims), ORS 116.173 (PR commission), ORS 116.183 (attorney fees), ORS 113.105 (bond), ORS 113.155 (publication), ORS 113.165 (inventory, 90 days), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via oregonlegislature.gov / oregon.public.law, re-verified 2026-05-05Verified May 5, 2026 Total costs generally range from 3-8% of the estate value depending on complexity. Use the executor fee calculator to estimate executor compensation separately.

Oregon allows estates valued at $75,000 or less to use a Simple Estate Affidavit, which avoids formal probate.ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estate; 2025 SB 15 and SB 168 / 2025 c.34 enrolled text), ORS 115.005 (creditor claims), ORS 116.173 (PR commission), ORS 116.183 (attorney fees), ORS 113.105 (bond), ORS 113.155 (publication), ORS 113.165 (inventory, 90 days), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via oregonlegislature.gov / oregon.public.law, re-verified 2026-05-05Verified May 5, 2026 The waiting period is 30 days after death. Check eligibility with the Oregon probate need checker.

In Oregon, simple estates typically take 4-6 months. Average estates take 6-12 months. Complex estates with disputes, tax issues, or unusual assets can take 12-24 months or longer.ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estate; 2025 SB 15 and SB 168 / 2025 c.34 enrolled text), ORS 115.005 (creditor claims), ORS 116.173 (PR commission), ORS 116.183 (attorney fees), ORS 113.105 (bond), ORS 113.155 (publication), ORS 113.165 (inventory, 90 days), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via oregonlegislature.gov / oregon.public.law, re-verified 2026-05-05Verified May 5, 2026 The 4-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline.

Oregon uses a "reasonable compensation" standard for probate attorney fees.ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 5, 2026 Courts consider factors such as the complexity of the estate, time spent, attorney skill, and local rates. Typical fees range from 2% to 4% of estate value.

Oregon has a statutory fee schedule for executor compensation.ORS 116.173 (7% first $1K, 4% $1K-$10K, 3% $10K-$50K, 2% over $50K; +1% of non-jurisdictional estate-tax-reportable property; + reasonable for extraordinary services)Verified May 5, 2026 Executors can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount. See a detailed breakdown with the Oregon executor fee calculator.

Oregon has a separate limit of $200,000 for real property transfers outside probate.ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estate; 2025 SB 15 and SB 168 / 2025 c.34 enrolled text), ORS 115.005 (creditor claims), ORS 116.173 (PR commission), ORS 116.183 (attorney fees), ORS 113.105 (bond), ORS 113.155 (publication), ORS 113.165 (inventory, 90 days), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via oregonlegislature.gov / oregon.public.law, re-verified 2026-05-05Verified May 5, 2026

Probate Costs in Oregon

Probate costs in Oregon depend on estate size, complexity, and whether disputes arise. Knowing what to expect helps families prepare financially and explore alternatives like trusts that bypass probate entirely. The trust vs. will comparison shows the trade-offs.

Oregon probate attorney fees range from 2%ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 5, 2026 to 4%ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 5, 2026 of estate value under a reasonable compensation standard. Unlike statutory-fee states, families have room to negotiate.

Estates under $75,000ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estateVerified May 5, 2026 in Oregon may qualify for a simplified procedure that avoids formal probate. The waiting period is 30 daysORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estateVerified May 5, 2026 after the date of death.

The probate timeline in Oregon starts at 4 monthsORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estateVerified May 5, 2026 for simple estates. A revocable living trust avoids this process altogether, with assets distributed privately and without court involvement.

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  • ORS 114.510 & 114.515 (simple estate
  • ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)

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