Indiana probate guide
Probate process in Indiana
Indiana probate is filed in the county Circuit or Superior Court and offers supervised, unsupervised, and small-estate tracks. The standard filing fee is about $177. The small-estate affidavit threshold was raised to $100,000 in 2022 (Ind. Code § 29-1-8-1) and requires a 45-day wait. Indiana recognizes transfer-on-death deeds under Ind. Code § 32-17-14.
Indiana probate at a glance
- Court
- Circuit Court or Superior Court (Probate)
- Typical timeline
- 26–52 weeks
- Filing fee
- $177
- Small-estate threshold
- $100,000
- TOD deed allowed?
- Yes
- Bond required by default?
- Yes (unless waived)
- Statute
- Ind. Code §§ 29-1-1-1 et seq.
Source: www.in.gov. Fees and thresholds change — verify with your county court before filing.
How Indiana probate works, step by step
- 1File petition for probate and appointment in the county court
- 2Court issues letters testamentary or of administration
- 3Publish notice to creditors; three-month claim period runs
- 4File inventory and pay debts, taxes, and allowances
- 5File final accounting and order of distribution
Probate by county in Indiana
Filing fees, court contacts, and process detail for 1 Indiana county:
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county and changes over time. Consult a licensed Indiana probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.