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Docket No. 41039 · Oregon

Lane County
Probate Court

In Oregon, estates are probated in the Circuit Court (Probate Division). This page gathers where to file in Lane County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Eugene
Population
381,181
Court
Circuit Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
OR · 4103943°56′ N · 122°54′ W
● Lane County Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$275,000
Wait 30 days after death
Creditor window
4 months
ORS § 115.005
Executor fee
By statute
Percentage set by statute
Death taxes
Yes
Estate tax over $1 million
§ I

Where to file in Lane County

Handled by
Circuit Court (Probate Division)In Oregon, probate jurisdiction is exercised by the County Circuit Court in each judicial district.
County building
Lane County Courthouse 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401 Main line: (541) 682-4020 OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
(541) 682-4020OpenStreetMap
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
lanecounty.orgWikidata
State courts & e-filing
courts.oregon.govCase search: Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN OnLine)
§ II

How probate runs in Lane County

Six stages, with the Oregon rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. Oregon deadline: Must deliver will to Circuit Court promptly upon death.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $275,000, a small-estate procedure (ORS § 114.515 (Simple Estate Affidavit)) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the Circuit Court (Probate Division) for Lane County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 30 days after direct notice.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (ORS § 116.173), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Lane County, Oregon?

Where to get help.

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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.
§ III

Oregon rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 36 Oregon counties.

Small estates
$275,000 total ($75,000 personal property + $200,000 real property)ORS § 114.515 (Simple Estate Affidavit) · wait 30 days
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 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Not recognized without witnesses. Oregon does NOT recognize unwitnessed holographic wills executed in Oregon (ORS § 112.235).
Estate tax
Yes — exemption $1 million.Oregon imposes an estate tax on estates exceeding $1 million (the lowest threshold in the United States; graduated rates 10% to 16%).
Inheritance tax
No.No state inheritance tax in Oregon.
Typical duration
6 to 12 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: oregon.public.law · oregon.public.law · oregon.public.law

§ IV

Neighbouring probate courts

LaneLinnDouglasBentonMarionLincoln
Related officeLane County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeLane County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Lane County probate

Where is the Lane County Probate Court located?
In Oregon, probate is handled by the Circuit Court (Probate Division). The Lane County Courthouse is mapped in OpenStreetMap at 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. Check the official county website (lanecounty.org) to confirm which counter or building handles probate filings.
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Lane County, OR?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every Oregon county: $275,000 total ($75,000 personal property + $200,000 real property) (ORS § 114.515 (Simple Estate Affidavit)). The waiting period is 30 days.
How do I search probate case records in Lane County?
Start with the Oregon judiciary website (courts.oregon.gov), which points to Oregon Judicial Case Information Network (OJCIN OnLine). Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Eugene.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Lane County?
Will: Must deliver will to Circuit Court promptly upon death. Creditors: 4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 30 days after direct notice (ORS § 115.005).
How much can an executor charge in Lane County?
Oregon rule: 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). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.