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Allen County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Allen County probate court in Ohio. We list 168 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Allen County probate court at 1000 Wardhill Ave, Lima, OH 45805.
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General information, not legal advice. Forms change, so check the official source for the current version. Which forms you need depends on the case, for example whether there's a will or the estate has no will (intestate). The court clerk can tell you which ones apply. The notes under each form describe the document. They aren't instructions.
Forms to fill out and file (150)
17.7 — 1 -17.7-Guardians-Report
Provides a periodic report from the guardian to the court detailing the ward's condition and the status of the guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com16.0 — 1 – 16.0-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Minor
Applies to the court for the formal appointment of a guardian to care for a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.0 — 1 – 17.0 Application For Appointment Of Successor Guardian Of Alleged Incompetent
Filed to request the court appoint a new guardian for an alleged incompetent person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.0 — 1 – 17.0-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Alleged-Incompetent
Used to apply for the court appointment of a guardian for an individual alleged to be incompetent.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com1 – 605-Motion-To-Extend-Emergency-Guardianship
Filed to formally request the court to extend the duration of an existing emergency guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com66.03 — 1 – 620-Comments-Or-Complaints-Regarding-Guardian
Allows individuals to submit comments or formal complaints regarding the conduct or performance of a guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com1 – 630-Petition-To-Accept-Transfer-Of-Guardianship
Used to petition the court to accept the transfer of an existing guardianship from another jurisdiction.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.0 — 1- 17.0.-Application-For-Appointment-Of- Co Guardians-Of-Alleged-Incompetent
Filed to request the court appoint co-guardians for an alleged incompetent person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com66.03 — 1- 600-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Emergency-Guardian
Used to formally request the court to appoint an emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.2 — 10 -15.2 -Fiduciary -Acceptance
Used by a designated fiduciary to formally accept their appointment and responsibilities.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.9 — 10 – 15.9 -Oath-Of- Co-Guardians
Serves as a sworn statement where co-guardians affirm their commitment to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com10.0 — 10.0 Application To Distribute In Kind
Applies to distribute estate assets directly to beneficiaries rather than selling them for cash.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com10.2 — 10.2 Notice Of Hearing On Application To Distribute In Kind
Provides notice of a scheduled court hearing regarding an application to distribute estate assets in kind.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.2 — 11 – 15.2 -Co-Guardians – Fiduciary Acceptance
Used by co-guardians to formally accept their fiduciary responsibilities and duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.9 — 11 – 15.9-Oath-Of-Guardian
Filed by a guardian to swear an oath to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com11.0 — 11.0 Consent To Power To Sell Real Estate
Grants consent for a fiduciary to sell real estate belonging to the estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.3 — 12 -15.3-Guardians-Bond
Provides a financial guarantee ensuring a guardian will faithfully execute their duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com12.0 — 12.0 Application For Certificate Of Transfer
Applies for a certificate to legally transfer real estate from a decedent's estate to beneficiaries or heirs.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.4 — 13 – 15.4-Letters-Of-Successor-Guardianship
Issued by the court as official proof of a person's authority to act as a successor guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.0 — 13.0 Fiduciary’S Account
Provides a detailed accounting of all financial transactions, assets, and liabilities managed by the estate's fiduciary.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.10 — 13.10 Notice To Extend Administration
Notifies interested parties of a request to extend the period for administering an estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.11 — 13.11 Application To Disburse Decedent’S Trust Accounts
Filed to request court authorization for the disbursement of funds held within a deceased person's trust accounts.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.2 — 13.2 Assets Remaining In Fiduciary’S Hands
Reports the assets still held by the fiduciary at a specific point during estate administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.3 — 13.3 Entry Approving And Settling Account
Records the court's order approving and settling a submitted financial account, typically for an estate or guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.4 — 13.4 Waiver Of Partial Account
Filed by interested parties to waive the requirement for a partial accounting of an estate or guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.5 — 13.5 Notice Of Hearing On Account
Provides formal notification to interested parties about the scheduled court hearing to review a submitted financial account.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.7 — 13.7 Waiver Of Notice On Hearing On Account
Filed by interested parties to waive their right to receive formal notice for a hearing concerning a financial account.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.8 — 13.8 Application To Extend Administration
Filed to request court approval for extending the time period required to complete the administration of an estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com13.9 — 13.9 Certificate Of Service Of Account To Heirs Or Beneficiaries
Certifies that a copy of the estate or guardianship account has been properly delivered to all designated heirs or beneficiaries.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.4 — 14 – 15.4-Letters-Of-Guardianship
Issued by the court as official proof of a person's authority to act as a guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.0 — 14.0 Application To Approve Settlement And Distribution Of Wrongful Death And Survival Claims
Seeks court approval for the settlement and distribution of funds from wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.1 — 14.1 Waiver And Consent Wrongful Death And Survival Claims
Allows beneficiaries to waive notice and consent to the proposed settlement and distribution of wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.2 — 14.2 Entry Approving Settlement And Distributions Of Wrongful Death And Survival Claims
Serves as a court order approving the settlement and distribution plan for wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.3 — 14.3 Report Of Distribution Of Wrongful Death And Survival Claims
Reports the distribution of funds from wrongful death and survival claims in a probate estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.4 — 14.4 – Notice of wrongful death claim
Provides notice of a wrongful death claim within a probate proceeding.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com14.5 — 14.5- Verification of fiduciary
Verifies the appointment and authority of a fiduciary in a probate case.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.4 — 15 – 15.4 -Letters-Of-Co Guardians
Provides official court documentation confirming the appointment and authority of co-guardians.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.4 — 15.4-Letters-Of-Guardianship-Amended-
Provides amended official court documentation confirming the guardian's appointment and authority, reflecting any changes.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com18.0 — 18.0 PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF A MINOR. eff 3-20-2025
Filed to formally request the court's approval to legally adopt a minor child, initiating the adoption process.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com18.2 — 18.2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTOPN. rev eff 03-20-25
Provides formal notification to all interested parties about the scheduled court hearing for a petition for adoption.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com18.9 — 18.9 Petitioner’S Accounts
Used by a petitioner to submit financial accounts to the court, typically detailing estate administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com19.0 — 19.0 PETITION-FOR-ADOPTION-OF-ADULT. eff 3-20-2025.
Filed to request the court's approval for the legal adoption of an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com19.2 — 19.2 PETITION TO RECOGNIZE FOREIGN ADOPTION. eff 3-20-2025
Filed to request the court to legally recognize an adoption that was finalized in a foreign country.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com27.7 — 2 -27.7-Annual-Guardianship-Plan
Outlines the guardian's proposed annual plan for the ward's care, well-being, and management of their estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.5 — 2 – 15.5-Guardians-Inventory
Lists all assets and property belonging to the ward that are under the guardian's care and management.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2 – 603-Judgment-Entry-Appointing-Emergency-Guardian-And-Setting-Hearing-On-Continuation
Records the court's decision to appoint an emergency guardian and schedules a hearing for continuation.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2 – 620-Petition-To-Transfer-Guardianship
Used to petition the court to transfer an existing guardianship to another jurisdiction.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.0 — 2.0 Application To Probate Will
Filed to formally request the court to admit a decedent's will to probate and begin estate administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.1 — 2.1 Waiver Of Notice Of Probate Of Will
Filed by an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice of the probate of a will.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.2 — 2.2 Notice Of Probate Of Will
Notifies interested parties that a will has been submitted for probate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.3 — 2.3 Entry Admitting Will To Probate
Records the court's order officially admitting a will to probate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.4 — 2.4 Certificate Of Service Of Notice Of Probate Of Will
Certifies that the notice of probate of will has been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21_0- Application For Change Of Name Of Adult
Applies to the court for a legal change of an adult's name.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21_01- Affidavit In Support Of Application For Change Of Name Of Adult
Provides sworn testimony to support an application for an adult's name change.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21_02- Affidavit In Support Of Application For Change Of Name Of Minor
Provides sworn testimony to support an application for changing a minor's name.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.07 — 21_07- Affidavit In Support Of Application To Conform Legal Name Of Adult
Provides sworn testimony to support an application to conform an adult's legal name.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.09 — 21_09- Affidavit In Support Of Application To Conform Legal Name Of Minor
Provides sworn testimony to support an application to conform a minor's legal name.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.2 — 21_2- Application For Change Of Name Of Minor
Used to request a legal change of name for a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.6 — 21_6- Application To Waive Publication Requirement And Seal File And Judgement Entry
Requests the court to waive publication requirements and seal a case file and judgment entry.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21_7- Application To Conform Legal Name Of Adult
Used to request the court to conform the legal name of an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21_9- Application To Conform Legal Name Of Minor
Used to request the court to conform the legal name of a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.6A — 21.6A- Application To Waive Publication And Seal File And Judgment Entry
Requests the court to waive publication requirements and seal a case file and judgment entry.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com21.6B — 21.6B- Application To Waive Publication And Seal File And Judgment Entry
Requests the court to waive publication requirements and seal a case file and judgment entry.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.0 — 22.0 – Application To Settle A Minor’S Claim And Judgment Entry
Used to request court approval for the settlement of a legal claim involving a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.1 — 22.1 Waiver And Consent To Settle Minor’S Claim
Filed to provide waiver and consent regarding the proposed settlement of a minor's legal claim.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.2 — 22.2 – Entry Approving Settlement A Minor’S Claim
Serves as the court order formally approving the settlement of a legal claim involving a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.4 — 22.4 – Report Of Distribution And Entry Minor’S Claim
Filed to report how funds from a minor's claim settlement were distributed, and serves as a court entry.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.5 — 22.5 Application To Settle A Claim Of An Adult Ward
Applies to the court for approval to settle a financial claim on behalf of an adult under guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com22.6 — 22.6 Entry Approving Settlement Of A Claim Of An Adult Ward
Records the court's official approval for the settlement of a financial claim involving an adult ward.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.0 — 23.0 Petition For Protective Services
Petitions the court to order protective services for an adult in need of assistance.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.1 — 23.1 Notice Of Petition For Court Ordered Protective Services
Notifies interested parties about a filed petition requesting court-ordered protective services for an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.2 — 23.2 Petition For Emergency Protective Services
Requests immediate court intervention to provide emergency protective services to an adult facing imminent danger.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.3 — 23.3 Notice Of Petition For Court Ordered Protective Services On An Emergency Basis
Informs relevant parties about a petition seeking emergency court-ordered protective services for an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.4 — 23.4 Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With Investigation Of Reported Abuse Of An Adult
Seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent interference with the investigation of alleged abuse against an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.6 — 23.6 Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With The Provision Of Protective Services To An Adult
Requests a temporary restraining order to prevent interference with the delivery of protective services to an adult.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com23.7 — 23.7 Notice Of Hearing On Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With The Provision Of Services
Provides notice of a scheduled court hearing regarding a petition for a temporary restraining order concerning protective services.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com24.2 — 24.2 Notice Of Hearing On Represenation Of Insolvency And Schedule Of Claims
Notifies interested parties of a hearing concerning an estate's insolvency and the schedule of claims against it.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com24.3 — 24.3 Verification Of Service Notice Of Hearing On Representation Of Insolvency And Schedule Of Claims
Verifies that the notice for a hearing on an estate's insolvency and schedule of claims was properly served.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com24.4 — 24.4 Insolvency Schedule Of Claims
Lists all claims against an insolvent estate to determine their validity and priority for payment.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com24.5 — 24.5 Continuation Insolvency Schedule Of Claims
Provides additional pages to list claims against an insolvent estate when the initial schedule is insufficient.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com25.0 — 25.0A Application For Order To Disinter Remains
Applies to the court for an order permitting the disinterment of human remains.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com25.1 — 25.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing On Application For Disinterment
Records the court's order scheduling a hearing for an application to disinter human remains.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com25.2 — 25.2 Notice Of Hearing On Application For Disinterment
Informs interested parties about the scheduled court hearing for an application to disinter human remains.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com25.3 — 25.3 Affidavit Of Service Of Notice Of Hearing On Application For Disinterment
Certifies under oath that notice of the hearing for disinterment application has been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com25.5 — 25.5 Waiver Of Notice Of Application To Disinter Remains
Allows an interested party to voluntarily waive their right to receive formal notice of an application to disinter remains.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comWITH-10 — 27.5-Annual-Registration-Guardian-With-Ten-Or-More-Awards
Used by guardians managing ten or more wards to complete their required annual registration with the court.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com27.9 — 27.9-Application-To-Terminate-Guardianship
Applies to the court to formally end an existing guardianship arrangement for a minor or incapacitated person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.6 — 3 – 15.6-Application-To-Release-Funds-To-Guardian
Requests court approval to release specific funds to the guardian for the ward's benefit or expenses.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com3 – 606-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent
Allows parties to voluntarily waive their right to receive formal notice and consent to a legal action.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com3 – 622-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent-To-Transfer-Of-Guardianship
Used by interested parties to waive notice and consent to the transfer of a guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com66.05 — 3 – 66.05-Affidavit-Of-Guardian-Applicant
Contains sworn statements from an individual applying to be appointed as a guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comAC16 — 4 -Ac16.1-Affidavit
Provides a sworn statement, likely in support of a guardianship application or related proceeding.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.7 — 4 – 15.7-Application-For-Authority-To-Expend-Funds
Seeks court authorization for the guardian to expend funds from the ward's estate for specific purposes.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com27.2 — 4 – 27.2-Notification-Of-Compliance-With-Guardian-Education-Requirements
Informs the court that the appointed guardian has fulfilled all mandatory educational requirements for their role.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4-622 — 4 – 622-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent-To-Transfer-Of-Guardianship
Used by interested parties to waive notice and consent to the transfer of a guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.1A — 4- 17.1A-Supplement-For-Emergency-Guardian-Of-Person
Provides additional information for the appointment of an emergency guardian of a person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4.0 — 4.0 Application For Authority To Administer Estate
Requests the court to grant an individual or entity the legal authority to administer a decedent's estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4.1 — 4.1 Supplemental Application For Ancillary Administration
Provides additional information to request ancillary administration for an estate with property in another jurisdiction.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4.2 — 4.2 Fiduciary’S Bond
Establishes a financial guarantee to ensure a fiduciary faithfully performs their duties in administering an estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4.3 — 4.3 Waiver Of Right To Administer
Allows an individual who has the right to administer an estate to formally relinquish that right.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4.5 — 4.5 Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters Of Authority
Records the court's order appointing a fiduciary and issues letters granting them legal authority to act for the estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.8 — 5 – 15.8-Guardians-Account
Provides a detailed financial report of all income received and expenses paid by the guardian on behalf of the ward.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com16.2 — 5 – 16.2-Selection-Of-Guardian-By-Minor-Over-Fourteen-Years-Of-Age
Allows a minor over fourteen years old to formally select their preferred guardian for court approval.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5 – 601-Affidavit-In-Support-Of-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Emergency-Guardian
Provides sworn testimony to support an application for the appointment of an emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5 – 608-Notice-Of-Hearing-On-Motion-To-Extend-Emergency-Guardianship
Informs relevant parties about the scheduled court hearing concerning a motion to extend emergency guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.0 — 5.0 Application To Relieve Estate From Administration
Requests the court to simplify or waive formal administration for small estates that meet specific criteria.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.1 — 5.1 Assets And Liabilities Of Estate To Be Relieved From Administration
Lists the assets and liabilities of an estate seeking to be relieved from full administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.10 — 5.10 Application For Summary Release From Administration
Applies for a simplified process to release an estate from administration when assets are minimal.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.11 — 5.11 Entry Granting Summary Release From Administration
Serves as a court order granting summary release from administration for an estate with minimal assets.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.2 — 5.2 Waiver Of Notice Of Application To Relieve Estate From Administration
Allows interested parties to waive notice of an application to relieve an estate from administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.3 — 5.3 Notice Of Application To Relieve Estate From Administration
Provides formal notice to interested parties regarding an application to relieve an estate from administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.4 — 5.4 Publication Of Notice (One Estate)
Used to publish notice for a single estate seeking to be relieved from administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.5 — 5.5 Publication Of Notice (Multiple Estates)
Used to publish notice for multiple estates seeking to be relieved from administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.6 — 5.6 Entry Relieving Estate From Administration
Serves as a court order formally relieving an estate from the requirements of full administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.2 — 6 – 15.2-30-Day-Emergency-Fiduciarys-Acceptance-Guardian
Records the acceptance of duties by a newly appointed 30-day emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com6.0 — 6.0 Inventory And Appraisal
Lists and values all assets belonging to the deceased person's estate at the time of their death.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com6.2 — 6.2 Waiver Of Notice On Hearing On Inventory
Filed by an interested party to voluntarily forgo their right to receive formal notice of the inventory hearing.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com6.3 — 6.3 Notice Of Hearing On Inventory
Informs interested parties about the date, time, and location of the court hearing to review the estate's inventory.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com6.4 — 6.4 Entry Approving inventory and Appraisal
Court order formally approving the submitted inventory and appraisal of the deceased person's estate assets.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com6.0A — 6A Affidavit Of Service Of Notice Of Hearing On Inventory
Certifies that all interested parties have been properly notified about the scheduled court hearing for the estate's inventory.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.2 — 7 – 15.2-72-Hour-Emergency-Fiduciarys-Acceptance-Guardian
Records the acceptance of duties by a newly appointed 72-hour emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.3 — 7 – 17.3-Notice-To-Prospective-Ward-Of-Application-And-Hearing
Provides formal notice to the prospective ward about the guardianship application and the scheduled court hearing.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comOF-30 — 7 – 609-Oath-Of-30-Day-Emergency-Guardian
Administers the sworn promise of a 30-day emergency guardian to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comAC-27 — 7 – Ac-27.10-Notification-Of-Guardians-Receipt-Of-Fees-Other-Than-Through-Guardianship
Notifies the court of any fees or compensation received by the guardian from sources other than the guardianship estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com7.0 — 7.0 Certification Of Notice To Adminstrator Of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Certifies that the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program administrator has been notified of the estate's existence.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com7.0A — 7.0A Notice To Administrator Of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Informs the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program administrator about the opening of an estate that may be subject to recovery claims.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com7.1 — 7.1 Application For Family Allowance
Filed to request a court-ordered allowance for the support of the surviving spouse and minor children during estate administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com7.2 — 7.2 Application For Apportionment Of Family Allowance
Requests the court to divide the family allowance among eligible surviving family members according to their needs.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.1 — 8 – 15.1-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent
Allows interested parties to waive their right to formal notice and consent to the court's actions in a guardianship case.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comOF-72 — 8- 602-Oath-Of-72-Hour-Emergency-Guardian
Administers the sworn promise of a 72-hour emergency guardian to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com8.6 — 8.6 Waiver Of Service To Surviving Spouse Of The Citation To Elect
Filed by a surviving spouse to waive formal service of the citation regarding their right to elect against the will.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.4 — 9 – 17.4-Notice-Of-Hearing-For-Appointment-Of-Co -Guardians-Of-Alleged-Incompetent-Person-To-Spouse-And-Known-Next-Of-Kin
Notifies the spouse and known next of kin of an alleged incompetent person about the hearing for guardian appointment.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comOF-30 — 9 – 610-Letters-Of-30-Day-Emergency-Guardianship
Serves as official court documentation confirming the appointment and authority of a 30-day emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comOF-72 — 9- 604-Letters-Of-72-Hour-Emergency-Guardianship
Serves as official court documentation confirming the appointment and authority of a 72-hour emergency guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com9.0 — 9.0 Application To Sell Personal Property
Filed to request court permission to sell personal property belonging to the deceased person's estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com1.0 — Acpc- Application For Appointment Of Commissioner Safe Deposit Box
Requests the court to appoint a commissioner to access and inventory the contents of a deceased person's safe deposit box.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5.5 — Affidavit for Notice By Publ – Estate – 11-7-13 amended
Provides sworn testimony to request or confirm notice of an estate proceeding by publication.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comAffidavit Of Indigency And Motion For Court Costs
Provides a sworn statement of indigency and requests the court to waive or cover court costs.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comApp To Pay Fees-Atty Fees – Indigent Guardianship
Applies to the court for payment of attorney fees in an indigent guardianship case.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comAppl To File Will For Record Only
Filed to submit a will to the court for recording purposes only, without initiating a full probate administration.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comApplication To Pay Or Deliver Estate Of A Minor Without Appointment Of A Guardian
Requests court permission to pay or deliver a minor's estate assets without the formal appointment of a legal guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com66.06 — Application To Waive Guardians Education
Requests court approval to waive the mandatory educational requirements for an appointed guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comApplication Transfer Of Auto
Filed to request the legal transfer of ownership for an automobile, typically from a deceased person's estate.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com71.2 — Atty. Fee Application, Compensation Statement
Filed by an attorney to request court approval for legal fees and provide a detailed statement of services rendered.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comEntry Dispensing With Appointment Of Guardian Ordering Deposit Or Delivery
Records the court's order dispensing with a guardian's appointment and directing the deposit or delivery of assets.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comENTRY-WILL-FOR-RECORD-ONLY.pdf
Records the court's order allowing a will to be filed for record only, without formal probate proceedings.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comRULE-71 — Fiduciary Fee Application Compensation Statement – ES 1 [Rule 71.2] 5-25-10
Submits a statement to the court detailing requested compensation for services rendered by a fiduciary.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com16.4 — Notice Of Hearing On Application For Appointment Guardian Of Minor
Provides formal notice of a scheduled hearing concerning an application to appoint a guardian for a minor.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comStatement In Lieu Of And For An Account
Submitted as an alternative to a formal financial account, typically used in simplified estate administration proceedings.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com2.0 — Transfer Of Real Estate ONLY – misc. proceedings
Used to transfer real estate ownership in various miscellaneous probate proceedings.
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Instructions (1)
2.0 — Full Administration
Provides a checklist for the formal administration of a decedent's estate, guiding through necessary steps and documents.
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Guides and checklists (1)
17.10 — 7A 17.10 Service Of Notice Information For Adult Guardianships
Provides instructions and details regarding the proper method for serving notice in adult guardianship proceedings.
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Notices (3)
27.1 — 2 -27.1-Notice-To-Guardian-And-Maker-Of-Comments-Or-Complaints-–-Disposition-Of-Comments-Or-Complaints
Notifies the guardian and the complainant about the court's decision or action regarding submitted comments or complaints.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com27.3 — 27.3-Notice-Of-Application-For-Change-Of-Address
Provides notice of an application filed with the court to change the address of the ward under guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.comOF-14 — 7 – 16.3-Notice-Of-Hearing-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Minor-To-Minor-Over-Age-Of-14
Notifies a minor over fourteen years old about the scheduled court hearing for the appointment of their guardian.
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Orders (11)
17.5 — 12 – 17.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Guardian-For-Incompetent-Person
Records the court's official order appointing a guardian for an incompetent person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.5 — 12 – 17.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Successor-Guardian-For-Incompetent-Person
Records the court's official order appointing a successor guardian for an incompetent person.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com16.5 — 13 – 16.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Minor
Serves as the official court order formally appointing a guardian for a minor after a hearing.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com17.5 — 14 – 17.5 -Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of Co-Guardians-For-Incompetent-Person
Records the court's official order appointing co-guardians for an individual deemed incompetent.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com24.1 — 24.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing And Ordering Notice
Sets a hearing date and orders that notice be given to relevant parties in a probate matter.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com27.4 — 27.4-Entry-On-Application-To-Change-Address-Of-The-Ward
Records the court's decision regarding an application to change the residential address of the ward.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com4-624 — 4 – 624-Provisional-Order-To-Transfer-Guardianship
Issued by the court to provisionally approve the transfer of a guardianship, pending final review.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5 – 624-Provisional-Order-To-Transfer-Guardianship
Issued by the court to provisionally approve the transfer of a guardianship, pending final review.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com5 – 625-Final-Order-To-Transfer-Guardianship
Issued by the court to formally finalize and approve the transfer of a guardianship.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.01 — 6 – 15.01-Judgment-Entry-Setting-Hearing-On-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian
A court order used to schedule a hearing date for an application seeking the appointment of a guardian.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com66.03 — 8 – 611-Judgment-Entry-Ordering-Extension-Of-Emergency-Guardianship
Records the court's official decision and order to extend the duration of an emergency guardianship.
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Fee schedules (2)
10.0 — 2024 Estate court costs worksheet
Calculates and itemizes the court costs associated with an estate administration case.
Official source: allenohioprobate.com15.0F — Guardianship court cost worksheet
Calculates and itemizes the court costs associated with a guardianship case.
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Where to file
Allen County Probate Court
1000 Wardhill Ave, Lima, OH 45805
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