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Lorain County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Lorain County probate court in Ohio. We list 67 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Lorain County probate court at 225 Court Street, Room 611, Elyria, OH 44035.
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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 (27)
66.11A — Affidavit of Indigency
Filed by an individual to declare their financial inability to pay court fees or costs.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com22.3B — Annual Verification of Funds With Restricted Access
Provides annual verification that funds with restricted access are being held and managed according to court orders.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.7A — Application for Entry of Safe Deposit Box
Filed to request court permission to access and inventory the contents of a decedent's safe deposit box.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.11 — Application for Unclaimed Inheritances
Filed to apply for the release of funds held by the court as unclaimed inheritances.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com60.2A — Application of Non-Resident Fiduciary to Deposit Assets With a Custodian In Lieu of Bond
Filed by a non-resident fiduciary requesting permission to deposit estate assets with a custodian instead of posting a bond.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com64.6 — Bond
Establishes requirements for fiduciaries to post a bond, ensuring faithful performance of duties.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com73.1A — Calculation of Guardian Compensation
Used to calculate the appropriate compensation for a guardian in a probate case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com74.1A — Calculation of Trustee Compensation
Used to calculate the appropriate compensation for a trustee in a probate case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com59.2B — Certificate for Deposit of Will
Issued by the court to certify that a will has been deposited for safekeeping.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com13.9A — Certificate of Service of Account and Notice of Hearing
Certifies that the account and notice of hearing have been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.2A — Certificate of Service of Inventory and Notice of Hearing
Certifies that the inventory and notice of hearing have been properly served on all required parties in a probate case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.3 — Certificate of Transfer of Real Estate
Used to legally transfer real property from a decedent's estate to the designated heirs or beneficiaries.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com71.4A — Consent to Attorney Fees
Used to formally agree to the proposed attorney fees in a probate case, ensuring all parties acknowledge and approve the costs.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com65.4 — Consent to Power to Sell Real Estate
Used by interested parties to grant consent for the estate's fiduciary to sell real estate belonging to the decedent.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com4.0A — Fiduciary's Acceptance
Filed by a fiduciary to formally accept their appointment and responsibilities in an estate or guardianship.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.10A — Guardian's Credibility Supplement
Provides supplementary information to assess the credibility and suitability of a proposed guardian.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com22.3A — Initial Verification of Receipt and/or Deposit of Custodian
Provides initial verification that a custodian has received and/or deposited funds or assets as required by the court.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.13 — Motions/Briefs
Filed to present a formal request or legal argument to the court for a specific ruling or action.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.0A — Notice of Change of Address
Filed to notify the court and interested parties of a change in an individual's mailing address.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.9 — Ohio Estate Tax Return (for Persons Dying Prior to January 1, 2013)
Filed to report and pay Ohio estate taxes for individuals who died before January 1, 2013.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com65.3 — Report of Distribution
Filed by the fiduciary to report how the assets of the estate have been distributed to beneficiaries or heirs.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.7B — Report on Entry of Safe Deposit Box
Filed to report to the court the inventory and actions taken after gaining entry to a decedent's safe deposit box.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com1.1A — Request for Summons or Notice In Civil Action
Requests the court to issue a summons or notice to parties involved in a civil action.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com60.5 — Spousal Citation and Summary of Rights
Informs a surviving spouse of their rights and legal options in a probate estate.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com13.7A — Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Account
Allows interested parties to waive formal notice of a hearing and consent to the approval of an account.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.2B — Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Inventory
Filed by an interested party to waive their right to notice of a hearing and consent to the submitted estate inventory.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com59.2A — Will for Deposit
Used to deposit a will with the probate court for safekeeping prior to the testator's death.
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Guides and checklists (1)
78.8 — Unclaimed Inheritances
Outlines procedures and rules for managing and distributing inheritances that remain unclaimed by beneficiaries.
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Orders (2)
26.1 — Court Records Management and Retention
Defines policies and procedures for organizing, maintaining, and retaining court records.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com53.1 — Hours of the Court
Informs the public about the official operating hours of the probate court.
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Fee schedules (2)
58.2 — Publication Costs
Outlines the costs associated with publishing legal notices and how these expenses are managed.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com58.3 — Witness Fees
Details the fees paid to witnesses for their appearance and testimony in probate court.
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Local rules (35)
57.7 — “Filed” Stamped Copies
Explains the process and requirements for obtaining "filed" stamped copies of documents from the court.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.04 — (Reserved)
Identifies a reserved form number within the probate court's official forms.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com2019 Lorain County Probate Court Rules
Establishes the local procedural rules and guidelines for cases heard in the Lorain County Probate Court.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.20 — Additional Cost Deposit
Used to submit an additional deposit to cover court costs in a probate case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.2 — Adoptions
Used to initiate or process legal proceedings for the adoption of a child or adult.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.02 — Application of Rules
Outlines how the court's local rules apply to probate proceedings and cases.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com65.2 — Approval of Description
Used to obtain court approval for the legal description of real property involved in a probate estate.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com71.1 — Attorney Fees
Used to request or approve the payment of attorney fees in a probate case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com57.3 — Case Number
Certifies that notice of a will's probate has been properly served to interested parties.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.9 — Civil Case Management Procedures
Details the procedures for managing civil cases filed within the probate court's jurisdiction.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com8.1 — Court Appointments
Details the procedures and requirements for individuals appointed by the court to specific roles.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com57.13 — Decedent's Names
Provides guidelines or a form for accurately listing the decedent's name in probate court proceedings.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.01 — Definitions
Provides definitions for terms used within the court's probate rules and forms.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com67.1 — Dispense With Guardianship
Filed to request the court to dispense with or terminate a guardianship.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com55.1 — Examination of Probate Records - Photocopies
Outlines the procedures and rules for examining probate records and obtaining photocopies from the court.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com57.1 — Facsimile Filings
Details the rules and procedures for submitting documents to the court via facsimile (fax).
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com57.5 — Fiduciary Signature
Specifies requirements or guidelines for signatures made by fiduciaries in probate court documents.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com64.1 — Fiduciary's Signature
Specifies requirements for the signature of a fiduciary on court documents.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com73.1 — Guardian's Compensation
Used to request or approve the compensation paid to a guardian for their services.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com64.9 — Hearing, Certificates, and Service
Outlines procedures for scheduling hearings, issuing necessary certificates, and ensuring proper service of legal documents.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com60.3 — Identification With Photograph Required
Mandates the presentation of photo identification for certain court-related transactions or appearances.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.17 — Indigent Wards
Used to address matters concerning wards who are unable to afford legal or care expenses in a guardianship.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.11 — Next of Kin for Guardianship of Incompetent Adults
Identifies the next of kin who must be notified or considered in guardianship proceedings for incompetent adults.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com78.7 — Non-Oral Insolvency Hearings
Establishes procedures for conducting insolvency hearings without oral arguments in probate cases.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com69.2 — Responsibility For Deposit Of Funds
Used to declare or acknowledge responsibility for the deposit of funds in a probate matter.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com67.3 — Responsibility For Deposit Of Funds
Used to declare or acknowledge responsibility for the deposit of funds in a probate matter.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com68.3 — Responsibility For Deposit Of Funds
Used to declare or acknowledge responsibility for the deposit of funds in a probate matter.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com68.2 — Separate Case Number
Provides guidance on when a separate case number is necessary for specific probate court matters.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com69.1 — Separate Case Number
Provides guidance on when a separate case number is necessary for specific probate court matters.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.01 — Series Numbering
Describes the numbering system for various case types, including probate matters, within the Lorain County Probate Court.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com69.3 — Structured Settlements For Adult Ward
Used to address or approve structured settlements specifically for an adult ward in a guardianship case.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com65.1 — Title Evidence
Provides guidelines for submitting evidence to prove ownership and clear title of real estate in probate cases.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com66.18 — Veterans' Guardianships
Used for establishing or managing guardianships specifically for veterans, often involving their benefits and care.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com59.2 — Will for Deposit
Used to deposit a will with the probate court for safekeeping before the testator's death.
Official source: probate.loraincounty.com75.10 — Withdrawal And Substitution Of Counsel
Filed by an attorney to withdraw from a case and/or substitute another attorney.
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Where to file
Lorain County Probate Court
225 Court Street, Room 611, Elyria, OH 44035
440-329-5175Hours, fees and contact details →More for Ohio
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