How Much Does Probate Cost in Oregon?

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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; codified ORS now carries 2025 c.342 / SB 15 and 2025 c.34 / SB 168 per amendment note [2019 c.165 §3; 2023 c.17 §2; 2025 c.34 §2; 2025 c.342 §1a]), 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 113.185 (appraisal), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via codified ORS on oregonlegislature.gov, re-verified 2026-06-20Verified Jun 20, 2026 On a $500,000 estate, total costs run about $28,871 — roughly 6% of estate value — varying with 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; codified ORS now carries 2025 c.342 / SB 15 and 2025 c.34 / SB 168 per amendment note [2019 c.165 §3; 2023 c.17 §2; 2025 c.34 §2; 2025 c.342 §1a]), 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 113.185 (appraisal), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via codified ORS on oregonlegislature.gov, re-verified 2026-06-20Verified Jun 20, 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; codified ORS now carries 2025 c.342 / SB 15 and 2025 c.34 / SB 168 per amendment note [2019 c.165 §3; 2023 c.17 §2; 2025 c.34 §2; 2025 c.342 §1a]), 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 113.185 (appraisal), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via codified ORS on oregonlegislature.gov, re-verified 2026-06-20Verified Jun 20, 2026 The 4-month creditor claim period sets a minimum timeline.

Yes — the calculator above estimates Oregon probate attorney fees from the estate value. Oregon uses a "reasonable compensation" standard, so fees depend on estate complexity, time spent, and local rates.ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Jun 20, 2026 Typical fees run 2% to 4% of estate value. It shows the attorney fee alongside executor fees, court filing fees, and the total probate cost.

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 Jun 20, 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; codified ORS now carries 2025 c.342 / SB 15 and 2025 c.34 / SB 168 per amendment note [2019 c.165 §3; 2023 c.17 §2; 2025 c.34 §2; 2025 c.342 §1a]), 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 113.185 (appraisal), ORS 114.275 (unsupervised administration), ORS 118.010 (estate tax) — all via codified ORS on oregonlegislature.gov, re-verified 2026-06-20Verified Jun 20, 2026

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