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Stark County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Stark County probate court in Ohio. We list 211 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Stark County probate court at 110 Central Plaza South, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702.
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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 (199)
1.0 — 1.0 - Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees
Identifies the surviving spouse, children, next of kin, legatees, and devisees for a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov10.0 — 10.0 - Application to Distribute in Kind
Requests court approval to distribute specific estate assets directly to beneficiaries instead of selling them.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov10.2 — 10.2 - Notice of Hearing on Application to Distribute in Kind
Notifies interested parties of a scheduled court hearing regarding the application to distribute estate assets in kind.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov11.0 — 11.0 - Consent to Power to Sell Real Estate
Grants permission for the fiduciary to sell real estate belonging to the estate without requiring further court order.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov12.0 — 12.0 - Application for Certificate of Transfer
Requests a court document to officially transfer ownership of real estate from a decedent's estate to beneficiaries.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov12.1 — 12.1 - Certificate of Transfer
Serves as the official court document used to transfer ownership of real estate from a decedent's estate to beneficiaries.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.0 — 13.0 - Fiduciary's Account
Provides a detailed financial report of all transactions, including receipts and disbursements, made by the estate's fiduciary.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.1 — 13.1 - Receipts and Disbursements
Itemizes all money received and paid out by the fiduciary during the administration of an estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.10 — 13.10 - Notice to Extend Administration
Notifies the court and interested parties of a request to extend the time period for administering a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.11 — 13.11 Application To Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s)
Applies to the court for authorization to disburse funds from an attorney's trust account belonging to a deceased client.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.2 — 13.2 - Assets Remaining in Fiduciary's Hands
Lists all assets that are still under the control of the fiduciary at the time of an estate accounting.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.4 — 13.4 - Waiver of Partial Account
Allows interested parties to waive the requirement for the fiduciary to file a partial accounting of the estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.5 — 13.5 - Notice of Hearing on Account
Notifies interested parties of a scheduled court hearing to review and approve the fiduciary's estate account.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.6 — 13.6 - Certificate of Termination
Serves as the official court document certifying that the administration of an estate has been completed and closed.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.7 — 13.7 - Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Account
Allows interested parties to waive their right to receive formal notice of the hearing on the fiduciary's account.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.8 — 13.8 - Application to Extend Administration
Requests court permission to extend the time period for administering an estate beyond the standard timeframe.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov13.9 — 13.9 - Certificate of Service of Account to Heirs or Beneficiaries
Certifies that the estate's financial account has been properly served to all heirs or beneficiaries.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov14.0 — 14.0 - Application to Approve Settlement and Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims
Filed to request court approval for the settlement and distribution of funds from wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov14.0C — 14.0C - Supplement to Application to Approve Wrongful Death/Survival Claims
Provides additional information or details to an existing application for approving wrongful death and survival claim settlements.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov14.1 — 14.1 - Waiver and Consent Wrongful Death and Survival Claims
Allows an interested party to waive notice and consent for the proposed settlement and distribution of wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov14.2 — 14.2 - Entry Approving Settlement and Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims
Official court order approving the settlement and distribution plan for wrongful death and survival claims.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov14.3 — 14.3 - Report of Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims
Details how the funds from approved wrongful death and survival claims were actually distributed.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.0 — 15.0 - Next of Kin of Proposed Ward
Lists the next of kin for an individual for whom a guardianship is being sought.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.01 — 15.01 - Judgment Entry Setting Hearing
Records the court's decision to schedule a hearing for a guardianship application.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.1 — 15.1 - Waiver of Notice and Consent
Allows an interested party to voluntarily give up their right to receive formal notice and consent to a guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.2 — 15.2 - Fiduciary's Acceptance
Filed by a proposed guardian to formally accept the responsibilities of the fiduciary role.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.3 — 15.3 - Guardian's Bond
Provides financial assurance that a guardian will faithfully perform their duties and protect the ward's assets.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.4 — 15.4 - Letters of Guardianship
Provides official court documentation confirming the appointment and authority of a guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.5 — 15.5 - Guardian's Inventory
Used by a guardian to list and value all assets belonging to the ward at the time of appointment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.6 — 15.6 - Application and Order to Release Funds
Filed by a guardian to request court permission to release specific funds belonging to the ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.7 — 15.7 - Application and Order to Expend Funds
Filed by a guardian to request court authorization for specific expenditures from the ward's funds.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.7DD - Application for Authority to Release and Expend Funds
Applies for court authority to release and expend funds held for a minor, typically from a settlement.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.8 — 15.8 - Guardian's Account
Provides a detailed financial report by the guardian, accounting for all income and expenses of the ward's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.81 — 15.81 - Bank Certificate
Certifies the balances of the ward's accounts held at a financial institution, often accompanying a guardian's account.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.9 — 15.9 - Oath of Guardian
Sworn statement by a newly appointed guardian affirming their commitment to faithfully perform their duties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.0 — 16.0 - Application for Appointment of Guardian of Minor
Filed to formally request the court to appoint a guardian for a minor child.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.1 — 16.1 - Affidavit
Provides a sworn written statement of facts to support a legal proceeding, often in guardianship cases.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.2 — 16.2 - Selection of Guardian by Minor
Allows a minor, typically over a certain age, to formally state their preference for a guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.3 — 16.3 - Notice of Hearing to Minor Over Age 14
Informs a minor over age 14 about a scheduled court hearing for the appointment of their guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.4 — 16.4 - Notice of Hearing to Parent, Next of Kin and Custodians
Notifies parents, next of kin, and custodians about a court hearing concerning the appointment of a minor's guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov16.5 — 16.5 - Judgment Entry Appointment of Guardian of Minor
Official court order formally appointing a guardian for a minor child after a hearing.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.0 — 17.0 - Application for Appointment of Guardian of Alleged Incompetent
Filed to formally request the court to appoint a guardian for an adult alleged to be incompetent.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.1 — 17.1 - Statement of Expert Evaluation
Provides a professional assessment from an expert regarding an individual's competency, supporting a guardianship application.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.1A — 17.1A - Supplement for Emergency Guardian of Person
Used to provide additional information when requesting the emergency appointment of a guardian for an individual's person.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.3 — 17.3 - Notice to Prospective Ward of Application and Hearing
Informs an alleged incompetent person about the application for guardianship and the scheduled court hearing.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.4 — 17.4 - Notice of Hearing to Spouse and Next of Kin
Notifies the spouse and next of kin about a court hearing concerning the appointment of a guardian for an alleged incompetent.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.5 — 17.5 - Judgment Entry Appointment of Guardian for Incompetent Person
Official court order formally appointing a guardian for an adult determined to be incompetent.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.7 — 17.7 - Guardian's Report
Provides periodic updates from the guardian to the court regarding the ward's well-being and status.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.0 — 18.0 - Petition for Adoption of Minor
Filed to formally request the court to grant the adoption of a minor child.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.1 — 18.1 - Judgment Entry Setting Hearing and Ordering Notice
Issued by the court to schedule a hearing and direct that notice be given to relevant parties in an adoption case.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.2 — 18.2 - Notice of Hearing on Petition for Adoption
Informs interested parties of the date, time, and location of the court hearing for an adoption petition.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.3 — 18.3 - Consent to Adoption
Document signed by a parent or legal guardian granting permission for a minor child's adoption.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.4 — 18.4 - Judgment Entry Finding Consent Not Required
Issued by the court to formally declare that parental consent is not legally required for a specific adoption.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.5 — 18.5 - Interlocutory Order of Adoption
Issued by the court to temporarily grant an adoption, pending a final review period.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.8 — 18.8 - Adoption Certificate for Parents
Provides official documentation to adoptive parents confirming the completion of an adoption.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.9 — 18.9 - Petitioner's Account
Details the financial expenses incurred by the petitioner during the adoption process.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov19.0 — 19.0 - Petition for Adoption of Adult
Filed to formally request the court to grant the adoption of an adult.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov19.1 — 19.1 - Final Order of Adoption of Adult
Issued by the court to formally finalize and grant the adoption of an adult.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov19.2 — 19.2 - Petition to Recognized Foreign Adoption
Filed to request the court to legally recognize an adoption that was finalized in a foreign country.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov19.3 — 19.3 - Order for Ohio Birth Record for Foreign Born Child
Issued by the court to direct the creation of an Ohio birth record for a foreign-born child after adoption.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov2.0 — 2.0 - Application to Probate Will
Used to formally request the court to validate and accept a decedent's will for probate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov2.1 — 2.1 - Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will
Allows an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice of the probate of a will.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov2.2 — 2.2 - Notice of Probate of Will
Provides formal notification to interested parties that a decedent's will has been submitted for probate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov2.4 — 2.4 - Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate Will
Certifies that the notice of probate of will has been properly served to all required parties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov2.8 — 2.8 - Application for Appointment of a Commissioner for Safe Deposit Box
Requests the court to appoint a commissioner to access and inventory the contents of a decedent's safe deposit box.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov20.0 — 20.0 - Application for Appointment of Conservator
Filed to request the court to appoint a conservator to manage the financial affairs of an individual.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov20.1 — 20.1 - Judgment Entry Appointment of Conservator
Issued by the court to formally appoint a conservator and define their powers and duties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov20.2 — 20.2 - Letters of Conservatorship
Official document issued by the court certifying the appointment and authority of a conservator.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov20.5 — 20.5 - Application for Authority to Expend Funds (Conservator)
Filed by a conservator to request court permission to expend funds from the protected person's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.0 — 21.0 Application for Change of Name of Adult
Applies to the court for a legal change of an adult's name.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.01 — 21.01 Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Adult
Provides sworn testimony to support an adult's application for a legal name change.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.02 — 21.02 Affidavit in Support of Application for Change of Name of Minor
Provides sworn testimony to support an application for a legal name change for a minor.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.03 — 21.03 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing and Ordering Notice
Records the court's order to schedule a hearing and issue notice for a name change proceeding.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.07 — 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: starkcountyohio.gov21.09 — 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: starkcountyohio.gov21.1 — 21.1 Judgment Entry- Change of Name of Adult
Records the court's final decision to legally change an adult's name.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.10 — 21.10 Judgment Entry Conforming Legal Name of Minor
Records the court's final decision to legally conform a minor's name.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.11 — 21.11 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing and Ordering Notice
Records the court's order to schedule a hearing and issue notice for a legal name conformity proceeding.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.12 — 21.12 Notice of Hearing on Conforming Legal Name
Notifies interested parties about the hearing for an application to conform a legal name, potentially including consent.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.13 — 21.13 Consent to Name Conformity
Provides consent from a parent or guardian for a minor's name conformity, often combined with notice of hearing.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.2 — 21.2 Application for Change of Name of Minor
Applies to the court for a legal change of a minor's name.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.4 — 21.4 Consent to Change of Name
Provides consent from a parent or guardian for a minor's name change, often waiving notice of hearing.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.5 — 21.5 Notice of Hearing on Change of Name
Notifies interested parties about the date, time, and location of a hearing for a requested name change.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.7 — 21.7 Application to Conform Legal Name of Adult
Applies to the court to legally align or correct an adult's name to resolve inconsistencies.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.8 — 21.8 Judgment Entry Conforming Legal Name of Adult
Records the court's final decision to legally conform an adult's name.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov21.9 — 21.9 Application to Conform Legal Name of Minor
Applies to the court to legally align or correct a minor's name to resolve inconsistencies.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.0 — 22.0 - Application to Settle a Minor's Claim
Applies to the court for approval to settle a legal claim on behalf of a minor.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.0A — 22.0A - Proposal for Minor Settlement
Proposes a settlement for a legal claim involving a minor.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.1 — 22.1 - Waiver and Consent to Settle Minor's Claim
Used by parties to waive rights and consent to the settlement of a minor's legal claim.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.2 — 22.2 - Entry Approving Settlement of a Minor's Claim
Serves as the court order formally approving the settlement of a minor's legal claim.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.3 — 22.3 - Verification of Receipt and Deposit
Verifies the receipt and deposit of funds related to a minor's legal settlement.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.4 — 22.4 - Report of Distribution Minor's Claim
Reports how funds from a minor's legal claim settlement were distributed.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.6 — 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 under guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.7 — 22.7 - Report of Distribution
Reports how assets or funds were distributed from an estate or guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.0 — 24.0 - Representation of Insolvency
Declares to the court that a decedent's estate is insolvent, meaning its assets are insufficient to cover all debts.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.1 — 24.1 - Judgment Entry Setting Hearing and Ordering Notice
Serves as the court's order setting a hearing date for an insolvency representation and directing that notice be given.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.2 — 24.2 - Notice of Hearing on Representation of Insolvency and Schedule of Claims
Notifies interested parties of the scheduled hearing on the estate's insolvency representation and includes a schedule of claims.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.3 — 24.3 - Verification of Service, Notice of Hearing on Representation of Insolvency, and Schedule of Claims
Verifies that the notice of hearing on insolvency representation and the schedule of claims have been properly served to all parties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.4 — 24.4 - Insolvency Schedule of Claims
Lists all known claims against an insolvent decedent's estate, detailing creditors and amounts owed.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.5 — 24.5 - Continuation: Insolvency Schedule of Claims
Used to list additional claims against an insolvent estate when the initial schedule is insufficient.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov24.6 — 24.6 - Judgment Entry of Insolvency
Records the court's official finding that an estate is insolvent and cannot pay all debts.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.0 — 25.0 Application for Order to Disinter Remains
Filed to request court permission to exhume human remains from a burial site.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.1 — 25.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing On Application for Disinterment
Records the court's decision to schedule a hearing for an application to disinter human remains.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.2 — 25.2 Notice of Hearing on Application for Disinterment
Informs interested parties about the date, time, and location of a hearing for disinterment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.3 — 25.3 Affidavit of Service of Notice on Hearing on Application for Disinterment
Certifies that notice of a disinterment hearing was properly delivered to all required parties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.4 — 25.4 Verification of Reinterment
Confirms that disinterred human remains have been properly reinterred at a new location.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.5 — 25.5 Waiver of Notice of Application to Disinter Remains
Allows an interested party to voluntarily give up their right to receive formal notice of a disinterment application.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov25.6 — 25.6 Order to Disinter Remains
Official court document granting permission to exhume human remains.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.0 — 26.0 - Petition for Involuntary Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Initiates a legal process to request involuntary treatment for an individual's alcohol and other drug abuse.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.1 — 26.1 - Certificate of Physician
Provides a physician's certification regarding an individual's need for involuntary alcohol and other drug abuse treatment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.10 — 26.10 - Probable Cause Hearing Decision and Entry
Documents the court's decision and entry following a probable cause hearing for involuntary substance abuse treatment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.11 — 26.11 - Entry Setting Hearing & Ordering Notice
Issued by the court to schedule a hearing and mandate that notice be given to relevant parties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.12 — 26.12 - Summons
Used to formally notify a person to appear in court for a specific legal proceeding.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.13 — 26.13 - Order to Transport
Issued by the court to order the transportation of an individual, often in cases of involuntary treatment for substance abuse.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.14 — 26.14 - Order
Issued by the court to mandate involuntary treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.2 — 26.2 - Affidavit of Refusal of Examination
Affirms that an individual has refused to undergo a required examination for involuntary substance abuse treatment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.3 — 26.3 - Statement of Treatment
Documents the details and progress of an individual's involuntary treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.4 — 26.4 - Notice of Hearing on Petition
Notifies relevant parties about the scheduled court hearing for a petition seeking involuntary substance abuse treatment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.5 — 26.5 - Notice to Respondent and Order to Appear for Examinations and Hearing
Informs the respondent of the petition and orders them to appear for examinations and the involuntary treatment hearing.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.6 — 26.6 - Notice to Respondent and Emergency Order to Report to Hospital
Notifies the respondent and issues an emergency order for them to report to a hospital for evaluation.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.8 — 26.8 - Affidavit of Indigency
Declares an individual's financial inability to afford legal representation or court costs in involuntary treatment cases.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov26.9 — 26.9 - Entry Appointing Counsel
Serves as the court order formally appointing legal counsel for an indigent respondent in involuntary treatment proceedings.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.0 — 27.0 - Notice to Guardian-Submission of Comments or Complaints
Notifies a guardian about the process for submitting comments or complaints regarding their guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.1 — 27.1 Notice to Guardian and Maker of Comments or Complaints- Disposition of Comments or Complaints
Informs the guardian and the complainant about the court's decision regarding submitted comments or complaints.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.10 — 27.10 - Notification of Guardian's Receipt of Fees Other Than Through Guardianship
Notifies the court if a guardian receives fees from sources other than the guardianship estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.11 — 27.11 - Notification of Ward's Important Legal Papers
Informs the court about the location and existence of a ward's important legal documents.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.12 — 27.12 - Receipt
Acknowledges receipt of a document, likely the Guardian's Guidebook.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.2 — 27.2 - Notification of Compliance with Guardian Education Requirements
Informs the court that a guardian has met the required educational standards.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.3 — 27.3 - Notice of/Application for Change of Address
Provides notice or applies to the court for a change of address for a guardian or ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.4 — 27.4 - Entry On Application to Change of Address
Records the court's order regarding an application to change a guardian's or ward's address.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.5 — 27.5 - Annual Registration Guardian with Ten or More Wards
Registers a guardian annually who is responsible for ten or more wards.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.7 — 27.7 - Annual Guardianship Plan Person
Details the annual plan for the personal care and well-being of a ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.8 — 27.8 - Annual Guardianship Plan - Estate
Outlines the annual plan for managing the financial estate of a ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov27.9 — 27.9 - Application to Terminate Guardianship
Applies to the court to end an existing guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov28.0 — 28.0 - Motion by Guardian for Real Estate Sale by Consent
Requests court permission for a guardian to sell real estate with consent from relevant parties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov28.1 — 28.1 - Consent to Power to Sell Real Estate - Guardianship
Provides consent for a guardian to have the authority to sell real estate belonging to the ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov29.0 — 29.0 - Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Requests court authorization to release a decedent's medical and medical billing records for estate administration purposes.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov29.1 — 29.1 - Entry Authorizing Release of Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Serves as the court order granting authorization for the release of a decedent's medical and medical billing records.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov29.2 — 29.2 - Report on Receipt of Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Reports to the court the successful receipt of a decedent's medical and medical billing records as previously authorized.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov29.3 — 29.3 - Notice of Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing Records
Provides notice to interested parties regarding an application filed with the court to release a decedent's medical records.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov29.4 — 29.4 - Waiver of Notice / Consent
Allows an interested party to waive their right to receive formal notice and consent to the release of medical records.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov3.0 — 3.0 - Appointment of Appraiser
Requests the court to appoint an appraiser to determine the value of estate assets.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov35.5 — 35.5 - Trustee's Account
Filed by a testamentary trustee to report all financial transactions, income, and expenses of the trust.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.0 — 4.0 - Application for Authority to Administer Estate
Applies to the court for legal authority to administer a decedent's estate, managing assets and debts.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.01 — 4.01 - Application for Reinstatement of Fiduciary
Requests the court to reinstate a fiduciary who was previously removed or suspended from their duties.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.1 — 4.1 - Supplemental Application for Ancillary Administration
Provides additional information for administering an estate when assets are located in a state other than the primary probate jurisdiction.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.2 — 4.2 - Fiduciary's Bond
Establishes a financial guarantee ensuring the fiduciary will faithfully perform their duties in administering the estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.25 — 4.25 - Application to Deposit Personal Property in Lieu of Bond
Filed to request court permission to deposit personal property as security instead of posting a surety bond.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.26 — 4.26 - Judgment Entry Directing Deposit of Personal Property in Lieu of Bond
Official court order authorizing the deposit of personal property to serve as security instead of a bond.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.27 — 4.27 - Verification of Receipt
Confirms the receipt of deposited personal property, often used in lieu of a bond.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.3 — 4.3 - Waiver of Right to Administer
Allows an individual with priority to administer an estate to formally relinquish that right.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.4 — 4.4 - Notice of Hearing on Appointment of Fiduciary
Informs interested parties about the scheduled court hearing to consider the appointment of a fiduciary for an estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.5 — 4.5 - Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters of Authority
Records the court's official order appointing a fiduciary and issues the letters granting them authority to act.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov22.3 — 45(D) - Confidential Disclosure of Personal Identifiers
Filed to confidentially disclose personal identifying information to the court, keeping it separate from public records.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.0 — 5.0 - Application to Relieve Estate from Administration
Requests the court to exempt a decedent's estate from formal administration due to its small size or specific circumstances.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.0A — 5.0A - Application for Summary Estate Administration
Applies for a simplified process to administer a decedent's estate, typically used for smaller estates.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.1 — 5.1 - Assets and Liabilities of Estate to be Relieved from
Details all assets and liabilities of a decedent's estate for which relief from administration is being sought.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.10 — 5.10 - Application For Summary Release From Administration
Applies for a quick and simplified release from estate administration, typically used for very small estates.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.11 — 5.11 - Entry Granting Summary Release From Administration
Serves as the court order formally granting a summary release from the administration of a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.2 — 5.2 - Waiver of Notice to Relieve Estate
Allows interested parties to waive formal notice regarding an application to relieve a decedent's estate from administration.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.3 — 5.3 - Notice of Application to Relieve Estate
Notifies interested parties that an application has been filed to relieve a decedent's estate from formal administration.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.4 — 5.4 - Publication of Notice
Provides a template for publishing public notice regarding an estate matter, often for creditors or unknown heirs.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.5 — 5.5 - Publication of Notice Proof of Publication
Provides proof that the required public notice for an estate matter has been properly published in a newspaper.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.6 — 5.6 - Entry Relieving Estate from Administration
Serves as the court order formally relieving a decedent's estate from the requirement of full administration.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov5.9 — 5.9 - Report of Commissioner
Presents the findings or recommendations of a commissioner appointed by the court in a decedent's estate matter.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov6.0 — 6.0 - Inventory and Appraisal
Lists and values all assets belonging to a decedent's estate at the time of their death.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov6.1 — 6.1 - Schedule of Assets
Provides a detailed list of all assets included in a decedent's estate inventory for probate purposes.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov6.2 — 6.2 - Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Inventory
Allows interested parties to waive formal notice of the court hearing on the decedent's estate inventory.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov6.3 — 6.3 - Notice of Hearing on Inventory
Informs interested parties of the date and time for the court hearing on the decedent's estate inventory.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov66.03 — 66.03 - Guardianship Comments/Complaints
Used to submit comments or complaints regarding a guardianship case to the court.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov66.05 — 66.05 - Affidavit of Guardian Applicant
Filed by an individual applying to be a guardian, attesting to facts under oath.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govSCPC-66 — 66.9 - Application to Sell Personal Property- Guardianship
Filed by a guardian to request court permission to sell personal property belonging to the ward.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov7.0 — 7.0 - Certification of Notice To Administrator of Estate Recovery Program
Certifies that notice has been provided to the state's Medicaid Estate Recovery Program regarding a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov7.0 — 7.0(A) - Notice To Administrator Of The Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Provides formal notice to the state's Medicaid Estate Recovery Program about a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov7.1 — 7.1 - Application for Family Allowance
Requests the court to grant a family allowance for the support of the surviving spouse or minor children.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov7.2 — 7.2 - Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance
Requests the court to divide or distribute the family allowance among eligible beneficiaries of the estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov71.2 — 71.2 - Waiver of Estate Attorney Fees
Used by an attorney to formally waive their right to collect fees for services rendered to a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov8.0 — 8.0 - Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights
Notifies a surviving spouse of their right to elect against a will or take their statutory share of the estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov8.4 — 8.4 - Certificate of Service and Notice of Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights
Certifies that the citation informing the surviving spouse of their elective rights has been officially served.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov8.5 — 8.5 - Return for Certificate of Service of Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights
Documents the completion of service for the citation informing the surviving spouse of their elective rights.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov8.6 — 8.6 - Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation to Elect
Allows a surviving spouse to voluntarily waive formal service of the citation regarding their elective rights.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov9.0 — 9.0 - Application to Sell Personal Property
Requests court permission to sell personal property belonging to a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov9.1 — 9.1 - Entry Authorizing Sale of Personal Property
Serves as a court order granting permission for the sale of personal property from a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov9.2 — 9.2 - Notice of Sale of Personal Property
Informs interested parties about the upcoming sale of personal property from a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govApplication for Search of Putative Father Registry
Filed to request a search of the putative father registry to identify potential biological fathers in adoption cases.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govApplication To Extend Time
Applies to the court for an extension of time to complete a required action or filing within the estate administration.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govCertificate of Adoption
Official document submitted to vital statistics to record a completed adoption and issue a new birth certificate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govDeclaration For Funeral Arrangements Form
Allows an individual to declare their wishes regarding funeral and burial arrangements.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov12.0A — SCPC 12.0A - Petition for Certificate of Transfer Only Without Administration
Filed to request a certificate of transfer for real property without requiring full estate administration.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov12.0C — SCPC 12.0C - Certificate of Service of Petition for Certificate of Transfer Only Without Administration
Filed to certify that all required parties have been served with the petition for certificate of transfer.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov12.0D — SCPC 12.0D - Waiver of Notice of and Consent to Petition for Certificate of Transfer Only Without Administration
Filed by an interested party to waive formal notice and consent to the petition for certificate of transfer.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govSCPC-16 — SCPC 16.01C - Dispense with Guardianship Acknowledgment
Filed to acknowledge understanding and acceptance of the court's decision to dispense with guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govSCPC-16 — SCPC 16.0A - Application for Dispensing with Appointment of Guardian
Filed to request the court to dispense with the formal appointment of a guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govSCPC-16 — SCPC 16.0B - Entry Dispensing with Appointment of Guardian and Ordering Deposit
Issued by the court to dispense with a guardian's appointment and order the deposit of funds.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govSCPC-16 — SCPC 16.0D - Narrative Statement
Provides a detailed narrative statement supporting an application to dispense with the appointment of a guardian.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov18.10 — SCPC 18.10 - Application and Judgment Entry Approval of Assessor
Used to apply for and obtain court approval for an assessor involved in the adoption proceedings.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov30.1 — SCPC 30.1 - Application to Distribute Unclaimed Funds
Filed to request the court's permission to distribute funds that have remained unclaimed.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.2A — SCPC 4.2A - Application to Waive and Dispense with Bond
Filed to request the court to waive the requirement for a fiduciary bond.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov4.2B — SCPC 4.2B - Acceptance of Waiver of Fiduciary Bond
Filed by a fiduciary to formally accept the court's waiver of the bond requirement.
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Instructions (2)
26.A - Instructions for Petition for Involuntary Treatment for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Provides instructions for filing a petition seeking involuntary treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govGuardianship Training - Online Instructions
Provides instructions for completing required online training for individuals seeking to become guardians.
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Guides and checklists (1)
8.3 — 8.3 - Summary of General Rights of Surviving Spouse
Summarizes the general legal rights of a surviving spouse regarding a decedent's estate.
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Fee schedules (1)
27.6 — 27.6 - Annual Fee Schedule
Outlines the annual fee schedule for guardians, particularly those with multiple wards.
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Other documents (8)
26.7 — 26.7 - Respondent's Rights
Informs the respondent of their legal rights in proceedings for involuntary alcohol and other drug abuse treatment.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov17.1 — Adult Guardianship Packet
Provides all necessary forms and instructions to initiate an adult guardianship proceeding.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govFull Administration Packet
Contains all required forms and instructions for a full administration of a decedent's estate.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov66.06 — Letter to Guardian Applicant
Provides information or instructions from the court to an individual applying for guardianship.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov15.0 — Minor Guardianship Packet
Provides all necessary forms and instructions to initiate a minor guardianship proceeding.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govReal Estate Only Packet
Contains forms for administering an estate primarily consisting of real estate, often for transfer of title.
Official source: starkcountyohio.gov1.0 — Release From Administration Packet
Provides forms and instructions for a simplified probate process, typically for small estates that meet specific criteria.
Official source: starkcountyohio.govWrongful Death Trust Packet
Contains forms for establishing and managing a trust to hold proceeds from a wrongful death claim.
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Where to file
Stark County Probate Court
110 Central Plaza South, Suite 501, Canton, OH 44702
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