Probate Forms (OH)
There are a number of state-specific forms you may need when going through the probate process.
This page lists common OH forms and offers help in locating others. While you are welcome to browse these forms, note that the Tasks Tab will guide you through the use of relevant forms at the appropriate times.
General OH Forms
In Ohio, the Probate Division of the county Court of Common Pleas handles wills and estate matters.
Below you will find links that allow you to download and use some of the more common OH probate forms (you may want to check with your local court for form preferences):
- Application to Administer Estate (Form 4.0) - Get probate started
- Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Form 4.0) - Include with Application
- Waiver of Right to Administer (Form 4.3) - Include with Application from anyone with equal or higher priority
- Application to Probate Will (Form 2.0) - include with Application if there is a will
- Entry Admitting Will to Probate (Form 2.3) - Include with Application if there is a will
- Surviving Spouse, etc. (Form 1.0) - Include with Application if there is a will
- Notice of Probate (Form 2.2) - Send to people named in the will and heirs who would inherit if there were no will
- Certificate of Notice Service (Form 2.4) - Tell the court you have made the required notices
- Inventory (Form 6.0) - Summarize estate contents for the court
- Asset Schedule (Form 6.1) - Detailed asset list for the court
- Fiduciary Account (Form 13.0) - Submit Final Accounting to court
- Receipts and Disbursements (Form 13.1) - Detailed attachment for Fiduciary Account
- Certificate of Termination (Form 13.6) - Inform court that estate has been settled
See OH Probate Forms for a more complete list of forms that may be required in certain situations.
Small OH Estate Forms
Small estates sometimes need only 1 specialized form or affidavit: see Small OH Estates.
Using OH Probate Forms
If you are using a licensed EstateExec estate, information about finding your court will appear here.
As mentioned above, the tasks on the estate's Tasks Tab
will list a series of steps that help you understand which form to use when.
You may also want to see
How to Become Executor for
Additional Information
In case you're interested, probate forms for other states can be found here: