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Oregon Probate Courts

Estates here go through the Circuit Court (Probate Division). Pick a county on the map or search below — each record shows where to file and where every detail comes from.

Small-estate limit
$275,000
Wait 30 days
Death taxes
Yes
Estate tax over $1 million
Executor fee
Statute
Percentage set by statute
Handwritten wills
No
Witnesses required
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Population, low → high courthouse probate office checked
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Oregon probate rules

Court
Circuit Court (Probate Division)In Oregon, probate jurisdiction is exercised by the County Circuit Court in each judicial district.
Small estates
$275,000 total ($75,000 personal property + $200,000 real property)ORS § 114.515 (Simple Estate Affidavit)
Filing the will
Must deliver will to Circuit Court promptly upon death
Creditor claims
4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 30 days after direct noticeORS § 115.005
Executor fees
Statutory Scale: 7% first $1k, 4% next $9k, 3% next $40k, 2% over $50k, plus 1% on non-probate property (ORS § 116.173)ORS § 116.173 · calculator
Estate tax
Yes — exemption $1 millionOregon imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding $1 million (the lowest threshold in the United States; graduated rates 10% to 16%).
Inheritance tax
NoneNo state inheritance tax in Oregon.
Typical duration
6 to 12 months
Official courts site
courts.oregon.govCase search: Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN OnLine)

Re-checked Sept 2026 against: oregon.public.law · oregon.public.law · oregon.public.law

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  1. 01 Oregon courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
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All 36 counties

Sorted by population. office checked = probate office address/phone confirmed on the court's own website. courthouse mapped = located in OpenStreetMap.

#CountySeatPopulationRecord
1 Multnomah County Portland 789,698 office checked
2 Washington County Hillsboro 598,865 office checked
3 Clackamas County Oregon 423,173 courthouse mapped
4 Lane County Eugene 381,181 courthouse mapped
5 Marion County Salem 346,741 courthouse mapped
6 Jackson County Medford 220,768 courthouse mapped
7 Deschutes County Bend 208,513 courthouse mapped
8 Linn County Albany 131,496 courthouse mapped
9 Douglas County Roseburg 112,435 courthouse mapped
10 Yamhill County McMinnville 108,644 courthouse mapped
11 Benton County Corvallis 97,713 courthouse mapped
12 Polk County Dallas 89,805 courthouse mapped
13 Josephine County Grants Pass 87,821 courthouse mapped
14 Umatilla County Pendleton 80,053 courthouse mapped
15 Klamath County Klamath Falls 70,003 courthouse mapped
16 Coos County Coquille 64,212 courthouse mapped
17 Columbia County Saint Helens 53,880 courthouse mapped
18 Lincoln County Newport 50,821 courthouse mapped
19 Clatsop County Astoria 41,102 courthouse mapped
20 Malheur County Vale 32,044 county site
21 Tillamook County Tillamook 27,417 courthouse mapped
22 Crook County Prineville 26,952 courthouse mapped
23 Wasco County The Dalles 26,333 courthouse mapped
24 Union County La Grande 25,944 county site
25 Jefferson County Madras 25,454 county site
26 Hood River County Hood River 23,745 courthouse mapped
27 Curry County Gold Beach 23,296 courthouse mapped
28 Baker County Baker 16,912 county site
29 Morrow County Heppner 12,302 courthouse mapped
30 Lake County Lakeview 8,293 courthouse mapped
31 Wallowa County Enterprise 7,674 courthouse mapped
32 Harney County Burns 7,440 county site
33 Grant County Canyon 7,215 courthouse mapped
34 Gilliam County Condon 2,026 courthouse mapped
35 Sherman County Moro 1,951 county site
36 Wheeler County Fossil 1,436 courthouse mapped
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Oregon probate questions

What is the small estate affidavit limit in Oregon?
$275,000 total ($75,000 personal property + $200,000 real property) (ORS § 114.515 (Simple Estate Affidavit)). It can be used 30 days after death. Simple estate affidavit permitted if fair market value of personal property does not exceed $75,000 and real property does not exceed $200,000 ($275,000 total cap).
How are executor and administrator fees calculated in Oregon?
Statutory Scale: 7% first $1k, 4% next $9k, 3% next $40k, 2% over $50k, plus 1% on non-probate property (ORS § 116.173) (ORS § 116.173). Courts can award more for extraordinary services, such as running a business or litigation.
What is the creditor claim deadline for estates in Oregon?
4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 30 days after direct notice (ORS § 115.005). Claims filed after the deadline are generally barred.
Does Oregon recognize handwritten (holographic) wills?
No — witnesses are required. Oregon does NOT recognize unwitnessed holographic wills executed in Oregon (ORS § 112.235).
Does Oregon have a state estate tax or inheritance tax?
Yes, Oregon taxes estates above $1 million. Oregon imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding $1 million (the lowest threshold in the United States; graduated rates 10% to 16%). There is no inheritance tax.