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Allegheny County

Local procedures, contact information, and filing fees for estate administration in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Notice: Estate administration and planning involve complex legal, tax, and fiduciary considerations. This information is provided for educational purposes. Consult with a licensed attorney and tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Allegheny County Register of Wills

414 Grant Street, Room 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 350-4224

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Allegheny County Orphans’ Court Division

414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 350-5700

Handles contested probate matters, formal accountings, guardianships, and trust disputes.

Filing Fees

ItemFee
Petition for Grant of Letters$172.50
Short Certificate (each)$5.00
Filing an Inventory$30.00
Filing a First and Final Account$30.00
Filing a Partial Account$30.00
Filing a Family Settlement Agreement$30.00
Certified Copy of Will$10.00

Legal Periodical

Pittsburgh Legal Journal

Newspaper of General Circulation

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette or Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Local rules: Allegheny County Orphans’ Court Rules, Chapter 10