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Ross County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Ross County probate court in Ohio. We list 83 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Ross County probate court at 2 N. Paint St, Suite A, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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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 (68)
10.0 — 10.0 Application to Distribute in Kind
Requests court permission to distribute specific estate assets directly to beneficiaries rather than converting them to cash.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com10.2 — 10.2 Notice of Hearing on Application to Distribute in Kind
Informs interested parties about the scheduled court hearing for an application to distribute estate assets in kind.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com11.0 — 11.0 Consent to Power to Sell Real Estate
Provides consent for a fiduciary to sell real estate belonging to an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com12.0 — 12.0 Application for Certificate of Transfer
Applies for a court order to legally transfer real property from a deceased person's estate to beneficiaries.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.0 — 13.0 Fiduciary's Account
Details all financial transactions, including income and expenses, made by the fiduciary during estate administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.11 — 13.11 Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s)
Requests court authorization to disburse funds from an attorney's trust account belonging to a deceased client.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.2 — 13.2 Assets Remaining in Fiduciary's Hands
Lists the remaining assets held by the fiduciary after accounting for distributions and expenses during estate administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.4 — 13.4 Waiver of Partial Account
Waives the right to receive or object to a partial accounting of an estate's administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.5 — 13.5 Notice of Hearing on Account
Notifies interested parties of the scheduled court hearing to review and approve the fiduciary's account of estate administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.5A — 13.5A Additional Notice of Hearing on Account
Provides additional notice to interested parties regarding a scheduled hearing on an estate account.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.7 — 13.7 Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Account
Waives the right to receive formal notice for a scheduled hearing concerning an estate account.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.8 — 13.8 Application to Extend Administration
Applies to the court for an extension of time to complete the administration of an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com13.9 — 13.9 Certificate of Service of Account to Heirs or Beneficiaries
Certifies that the estate account has been properly served to all designated heirs or beneficiaries.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.01 — 15.01 Journal Entry setting hearing on Application for Appointment of Guardian
Records the court's order to schedule a hearing for an application to appoint a guardian.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.2 — 15.2 Fiduciary's Accpetance
Filed by a fiduciary to formally accept the responsibilities of their appointed role.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.3 — 15.3 Guardian's Bond
Provides financial assurance that a guardian will faithfully perform their duties and protect the ward's assets.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.5 — 15.5 Guardian's Inventory
Lists all assets and property belonging to a ward under the care of a guardian.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.6 — 15.6 Application to Release Funds to Guardian
Requests court permission to release specific funds to a guardian for the ward's benefit.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.7 — 15.7 Application for Authority to Expend Funds
Seeks court approval for a guardian to spend a ward's funds for specific purposes.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.8 — 15.8 Guardian's Account
Reports all financial transactions, including income and expenses, managed by a guardian for a ward.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com15.9 — 15.9 Oath of Guardian
Sworn statement by a guardian affirming their commitment to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com17.7 — 17.7 Guardian's Report
Provides the court with an update on the ward's well-being and the guardian's activities.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com2.0 — 2.0 Application to Probate Will
Filed to formally request the court to validate and begin the process of administering a deceased person's will.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com2.1 — 2.1 Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will
Allows an interested party to forgo receiving formal notification about the probate of a will.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com2.2 — 2.2 Notice of Probate of Will
Informs interested parties that a will has been submitted to the court for probate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com2.4 — 2.4 Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will
Certifies that notice of the probate of a will has been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com20.0 — 20.0 Application for Appointment of Conservator
Requests the court to appoint a conservator to manage the financial affairs of an individual.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com20.2 — 20.2 Letters of Conservatorship
Serves as official court document granting a conservator authority to manage an individual's financial affairs.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com22.5 — 22.5 Application to Settle a Claim of an Adult Ward
Filed by a guardian to request court approval for settling a legal claim on behalf of an adult ward.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com22.6 — 22.6 Entry Approving Settlement of a Claim of an Adult Ward
Records the court's approval of a settlement for a claim involving an adult ward.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com24.2 — 24.2 Notice of Hearing on Representation of Insolvency and Schedule of Claims
Provides notice of a hearing regarding an estate's insolvency and includes a schedule of claims against the estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com24.3 — 24.3 Verification of Service Notice of Hearing on Represenation on Insolvency and Schedule of Claims
Verifies that the notice of hearing on estate insolvency and schedule of claims has been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com24.4 — 24.4 Schedule of Claims
Lists all claims filed against a decedent's estate, detailing creditors and amounts owed.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com24.5 — 24.5 Continuation Schedule of Claims
Provides additional space to list claims against a decedent's estate when the initial schedule is insufficient.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com29.0 — 29.0 Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Applies for court authorization to release a decedent's medical and medical billing records.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.0 — 4.0 Application for Authority to Administer Estate
Applies to the court for legal authority to administer a deceased person's estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.1 — 4.1 Supplemental Application for Ancillary Administration
Used to provide additional information or details for an existing application for ancillary administration of an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.2 — 4.2 Fiduciary's Bond
Provides a financial guarantee ensuring the fiduciary will faithfully perform their duties in administering an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.3 — 4.3 Waiver of Right to Administer
Allows an individual to formally relinquish their legal right to administer a deceased person's estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.4 — 4.4 Notice and Citation of Hearing on Appointment of Fiduciary
Notifies interested parties of a scheduled court hearing to appoint a fiduciary for an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com4.5 — 4.5 Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters of Authority
Records the court's official order appointing a fiduciary and grants them legal authority to act on behalf of the estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com423 Fiduciary's Acceptance (Executor - Administrator)
Confirms the appointed fiduciary's acceptance of their role and responsibilities as executor or administrator of an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.0 — 5.0 Application to Relieve Estate from Administration
Applies to the court to simplify or waive formal estate administration for small estates.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.1 — 5.1 Assets and Liabilities of Estate to be Relieved from Administration
Lists all assets and liabilities of an estate seeking to be relieved from formal administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.10 — 5.10 Application for Summary Release from Administration
Applies for a simplified process to release very small estates from formal administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.2 — 5.2 Waiver of Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration
Allows an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice regarding an application to relieve an estate from administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.3 — 5.3 Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration
Informs interested parties about an application filed to relieve an estate from formal administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com6.0 — 6.0 Inventory and Appraisal
Lists and values all assets belonging to a deceased person's estate at the time of their death.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com6.2 — 6.2 Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Inventory
Allows an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice of the hearing on the estate inventory.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com6.3 — 6.3 Notice of Hearing on Inventory
Informs interested parties about the scheduled court hearing to review and approve the estate's inventory.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com7.0 — 7.0 . .Certification of Notice to Administrator of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Certifies that the administrator of the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program has been properly notified of the probate proceedings.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com7.1 — 7.1 Application for Family Allowance
Filed by a surviving spouse or minor children to request a family allowance from the decedent's estate for support.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com7.2 — 7.2 Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance
Requests the court to divide or distribute the family allowance among multiple eligible surviving family members.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com8.6 — 8.6 Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect
Allows a surviving spouse to waive formal service of the citation regarding their right to elect against the will.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com9.0 — 9.0 Application to Sell Personal Property
Requests court permission to sell specific personal property belonging to a deceased person's estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication and Entry to Transfer Motor Vehicle
Applies for and records the court's order to transfer ownership of a deceased person's motor vehicle.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication for Authority to Obtain Release of Information
Applies for court authority to obtain the release of specific information pertinent to an estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication for Payment of Unclaimed Inheritance
Applies to the court to claim and receive payment for an inheritance that was previously unclaimed.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication for Placement on Appraiser's List
Apply to be placed on the court's official list of approved appraisers for probate matters.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com1.0 — Application Seeking Release of Decedent's Medical Records
Filed to request the release of a deceased person's medical records for probate or other legal purposes.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication to Extend Time
Requests an extension of time for a specific deadline or action within the probate process.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication to File Will for Record Only
Applies to file a will with the court solely for record-keeping purposes, without initiating full probate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication to Probate Lost, Spoliated or Destroyed Will
Applies to the court to admit a lost, spoliated, or destroyed will to probate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comApplication to Reopen Estate and Qualify Fiduciary
Applies to reopen a previously closed estate and appoint a fiduciary for further administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comCivil Fee Waiver
Used to request permission from the probate court to file a case or document without paying the required court fees.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comReport of Applicant Seeking Release of Decedent's Medical Records
Submitted by the applicant to report on efforts or status regarding the release of a decedent's medical records.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comReport of Distribution - Reopen Estate
Reports the distribution of assets after an estate has been reopened for additional administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comWaiver of Notice of Hearing on Insolvency
Allows an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice of a hearing concerning an estate's insolvency.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Notices (3)
13.10 — 13.10 Notice to Extend Administration
Notifies interested parties about an application or order to extend the period of estate administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com29.3 — 29.3 Notice to Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Provides notice regarding an application filed to release a decedent's medical and billing records.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com7.0A — 7.0A Notice of Administrator of Estate Recovery Program
Provides formal notice to the administrator of the Estate Recovery Program regarding a decedent's estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Orders (7)
13.3 — 13.3 Entry Approving and Settling Account
Records the court's official approval of the fiduciary's final account, settling the estate and discharging the fiduciary.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com2.3 — 2.3 Entry Admitting Will to Probate
Used to formally admit a decedent's will into the probate process, allowing the estate administration to proceed.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com20.1 — 20.1 Journal Entry Appointment of Conservator
Records the court's official order appointing a conservator to manage an individual's estate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com5.6 — 5.6 Entry Relieving Estate from Administration
Records the court's official order granting the relief of an estate from formal administration.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comEntry Admitting Lost, Spoliated or Destroyed Will to Probate
Serves as the court order admitting a lost, spoliated, or destroyed will to probate.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comEntry Granting Application to Reopen Estate and Qualify Fiduciary
Serves as the court order granting an application to reopen an estate and qualify a fiduciary.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.comEntry Regarding Release of Decedent's Medical Records
A court order authorizing or denying the release of a deceased person's medical records.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Fee schedules (3)
Fiduciary%20Fee%20Calculation
Used to calculate the fees for a fiduciary in a probate case within Ross County, Ohio.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com3.00 — Guardian%20Commission%20Schedule
Outlines the schedule or guidelines for calculating commissions or fees for guardians.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com3.00 — Trustee%20Fee%20Schedule
Outlines the approved fees and compensation rates for trustees managing trusts within Ross County Probate Court.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Local rules (1)
Probate Local Rules
Defines the specific procedures and requirements for cases heard in the Ross County Probate Court.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Other documents (1)
Persons Entitled to Notice Under the Will
Identifies all individuals who are legally entitled to receive notice regarding the probate of a will.
Official source: rossprobatejuvenile.com
Where to file
Ross County Probate Court
2 N. Paint St, Suite A, Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-774-1177Hours, fees and contact details →More for Ohio
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