ORS 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. [2011 c.595 §21; 2013 c.685 §§34,34a; 2014 c.76 §8; 2017 c.663 §6; 2019 c.605 §5]