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Fairfield County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Fairfield County probate court in Ohio. We list 74 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Fairfield County probate court at 224 E. Main Street, Lancaster OH 43130.
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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 (71)
FORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Issues the final court order confirming the transfer of a guardianship to a jurisdiction outside the state of Ohio.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Informs a prospective ward about the guardianship application and the scheduled court hearing.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision to appoint a guardian for an incompetent individual.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Serves as the official court document confirming the appointment of an emergency guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Issues a court order continuing the appointment of an emergency guardian for an incompetent person.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Used by interested parties to waive their right to notice of a hearing and consent to a guardianship transfer.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Provides formal notification to the ward about the appointment of an emergency guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Issues a temporary court order for the transfer of a guardianship to a jurisdiction outside the state of Ohio.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Provides a sworn statement supporting the need for an emergency guardianship.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Provides notice of a scheduled court hearing for the appointment of a guardian for an alleged incompetent.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Used to apply for the emergency appointment of a guardian for an individual alleged to be incompetent.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Issued by the court to schedule a hearing date for an application seeking the appointment of a guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Used in guardianship cases to waive notice and consent to the guardian's power to sell real estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a fiduciary in a guardianship case to accept appointment and designate a resident agent.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed to establish a guardian's bond, ensuring financial responsibility for the ward's estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to list and value all assets belonging to the ward's estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Issued by the court to formally appoint a guardian and grant them authority over a ward.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to request the release of funds held for the ward's benefit.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to request court approval for expending funds from the ward's estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to swear an oath for the guardianship of both a person and their estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to swear an oath for the guardianship of an estate only.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to swear an oath for the guardianship of a person only.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-15 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to provide a detailed accounting of all financial transactions for the ward's estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-16 — Printable PDF version
Used to apply for the appointment of a guardian for a minor.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-16 — Printable PDF version
Used to provide a sworn statement or declaration in support of a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-16 — Printable PDF version
Used by a minor over fourteen years old to formally select their preferred guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Provides additional information required for the appointment of an emergency guardian of a person.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-16 — Printable PDF version
Provides notice of a scheduled court hearing for the appointment of a guardian for a minor over 14.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-16 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's official decision and order appointing a guardian for a minor.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Used to apply for the appointment of a guardian for an individual alleged to be incompetent.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-27 — Printable PDF version
Informs the guardian and complainant about the court's disposition of comments or complaints.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-17 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to report on the status and well-being of the ward.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-27 — Printable PDF version
Filed to request the court to end an existing guardianship, often due to changed circumstances.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-56 — Printable PDF version
Applies for an extension of time to file documents in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-27 — Printable PDF version
Acknowledges that the guardian has received and reviewed the official guidebook outlining their duties and responsibilities.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-27 — Printable PDF version
Informs the court that the guardian has received fees for services rendered, as previously approved.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-66 — Printable PDF version
Requests permission to waive the requirement of filing an inventory or accounts in a probate matter.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-56 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision regarding an extension of time to file documents in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-66 — Printable PDF version
Seeks court authorization for a guardian to sell assets belonging to a ward.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-66 — Printable PDF version
Allows a guardian to waive the requirement for a background check.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-66 — Printable PDF version
Requests an extension to complete mandatory education requirements for a guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-66 — Printable PDF version
Applies for court approval to move a ward to a more restrictive living or care setting.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-67 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision concerning the transfer of a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-71 — Printable PDF version
Seeks court authorization to pay attorney fees incurred in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-67 — Printable PDF version
Requests to transfer an existing guardianship case from one Ohio county to another.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-71 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's order authorizing the payment of attorney fees in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-71 — Printable PDF version
Requests court approval to pay attorney fees for an indigent party in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-71 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's order authorizing payment of attorney fees for an indigent party in a guardianship case.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Seeks court authorization to pay compensation to a guardian for services rendered.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Authorizes the payment of compensation to a guardian from a non-indigent estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's order authorizing the payment of compensation to a guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to request court authority to receive compensation for their services.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Requests court approval to pay guardian compensation from a non-indigent estate.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-75 — Printable PDF version
Filed to request the court to waive the requirement for a guardian's bond.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-73 — Printable PDF version
Authorizes the payment of compensation to a guardian.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-75 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision concerning the requirement or amount of a guardian's bond.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-78 — Printable PDF version
Used to formally request a review hearing in a guardianship proceeding.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's approval and settlement of a guardian's financial account.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Filed to request the court to either limit the scope or completely end a guardianship.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision concerning an application to limit or terminate a guardianship.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Filed by a guardian to request court permission to initiate legal proceedings on behalf of the ward.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Records the court's decision concerning an application to commence legal proceedings for a ward.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Filed to request the court to transfer an existing guardianship to a jurisdiction outside of Ohio.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Provides formal notification of a petition filed to transfer a guardianship to a jurisdiction outside Ohio.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Sets a court hearing to determine whether an emergency guardianship should be continued.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comFORM-104 — Printable PDF version
Issues an emergency guardianship order granted by the court without prior notice to all parties.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comOH-11 — Printable PDF version
Filed to request the court to accept jurisdiction of a guardianship transferred from outside Ohio.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.comSupreme Court PDF
Provides an itemized and detailed record of all financial transactions managed by the guardian for the ward.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.govSupreme Court PDF
Filed by a guardian to report on the status and well-being of the ward.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.govSupreme Court PDF
Lists all assets belonging to the ward that are under the guardian's control at the time of appointment.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.govSupreme Court PDF
Details all financial transactions, including income and expenses, managed by the guardian for the ward.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov
Guides and checklists (1)
Printable PDF version
Provides comprehensive information and guidance on the process and responsibilities of guardianship in probate court.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.com
Fee schedules (1)
Probate Fees
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.com
Local rules (1)
Probate Rules
Provides the official rules and procedures governing cases heard within the Fairfield County Probate Court.
Official source: fairfieldcountyprobate.com
Where to file
Fairfield County Probate Court
224 E. Main Street, Lancaster OH 43130
740-652-7485Hours, fees and contact details →More for Ohio
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