Oregon Code § ORS 21.170

Probate filing fees and accounting fees
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(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 decedents 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.

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