ORS § 21.170

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation
Section 21.170 - Probate filing fees and accounting fees
(1) Except as provided in ORS 114.515, a probate court shall collect the following filing fees for the filing of a petition for the appointment of personal representative:
(a) If the value of the estate is less than $50,000, $278.
(b) If the value of the estate is $50,000 or more, but less than $1 million, $591.
(c) If the value of the estate is $1 million or more, but less than $10 million, $882.
(d) If the value of the estate is $10 million or more, $1,176.
(2) A probate court shall collect the following fees for an annual or final accounting filed in a probate proceeding:
(a) If the value of the estate is less than $50,000, $35.
(b) If the value of the estate is $50,000 or more, but less than $1 million, $298.
(c) If the value of the estate is $1 million or more, but less than $10 million, $591.
(d) If the value of the estate is $10 million or more, $1,176.
(3) For the purpose of determining the value of the estate under this section, the amount of a settlement in a wrongful death action brought for the benefit of the decedent's surviving spouse or dependents is not part of the estate.
(4) A person filing an appearance in a probate proceeding must pay the fee established under ORS 21.135.
(5) The fees established under this section apply to county courts exercising probate jurisdiction.

ORS 21.170

Amended by 2019 Ch. 605,§ 5, eff. 7/23/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 663,§ 6, eff. 8/8/2017.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 76,§ 8, eff. 3/19/2014.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 685,§ 34, eff. 7/29/2013.
2011 c. 595, § 21