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Wayne County probate forms
Download the probate forms for the Wayne County probate court in Ohio. We list 23 forms, grouped by purpose, with short notes on what they're for, and each links to the official source. File completed forms with the Wayne County probate court at 107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691.
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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 (23)
1.0 — 1.0 Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees
Identifies and lists the surviving spouse, children, next of kin, legatees, and devisees for a decedent's estate.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov1.0 — 1.0.1 Affidavit of Heir or Beneficiary Whereabouts Unknown
Swears under oath that the whereabouts of a specific heir or beneficiary are unknown after diligent search.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org13.11 — 13.11 Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account
Applies for court permission to disburse funds from an attorney's trust account belonging to a deceased client.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov18.0 — 18.0.3 Affidavit Regarding Birth Father
Filed to provide sworn information concerning the identity or status of a birth father in an adoption proceeding.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org18.3 — 18.3.1 Affidavit of Unknown Name - Residence of Father (previously AF 1.0)
Filed to declare under oath that the name or residence of a birth father is unknown in an adoption case.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org0.0 — 19.0.0 Petition for Adoption of Adult (effective 03/20/2025)
Filed to formally request the court to approve the adoption of an adult.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org2.1 — 19.2.1 Petition to Recognize Foreign Adoption (effective 03/20/2025)
Filed to request the court to legally recognize an adoption that was finalized in a foreign country.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org19.4 — 19.4.1 Application for Placement for Adoption Made by Birth Parent
Filed by a birth parent to apply for the placement of a child for adoption.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org19.4 — 19.4.2 Application for Placement for Adoption by Adoptive Parent(s)
Filed by adoptive parent(s) to apply for the placement of a child for adoption.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org19.4 — 19.4.3 Affidavit of Birth Father and Birth Mother at Placement
Used by birth parents to provide a sworn statement at the time of a child's placement for adoption.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org2.0 — 2.0.1 Application to File Will for Record Only (previously ES 2.0)
Applies to file a will with the probate court solely for record-keeping purposes, without initiating probate proceedings.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org2.0 — 2.0.7 Will for Deposit
Used to formally deposit a will with the probate court for safekeeping prior to the testator's death.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org2.0 — 2.0.8 Certificate of Deposit of Will
Certifies that a will has been officially deposited with the probate court for safekeeping.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org27.0 — 27.0.1 Application for Registration of Birth
Filed with the probate court to officially register a birth that was not previously recorded.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org27.0 — 27.0.2 Affidavit of Physician
Provides a physician's sworn statement regarding an individual's medical condition, often used in guardianship or protective proceedings.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org27.0 — 27.0.3 Affidavit of Witness
Provides a sworn statement from a witness, typically supporting an application in guardianship or protective proceedings.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org29.0 — 29.0 Application to Release Medical Records
Requests court authorization to obtain and release an individual's medical records for probate-related proceedings.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov29.1 — 29.1 Entry Authorizing Release of Medical Records
Serves as the court order granting permission for the release of an individual's medical records.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov29.2 — 29.2 Report on Receipt of Medical Records
Documents and confirms the successful receipt of medical records as authorized by a court order.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov29.3 — 29.3 Notice of Application to Release Medical Records
Informs relevant parties about an application filed to request the release of medical records.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.gov29.4 — 29.4 Waiver of Notice/Consent for Release of Medical Records
Allows an individual to waive their right to notice and consent to the release of their medical records.
Official source: supremecourt.ohio.govAffidavit for Publication
Provides sworn testimony confirming the proper publication of a legal notice as required by court rules.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.orgSubpoena - Probate Court
Orders a person to appear in probate court or produce documents for a legal proceeding.
Official source: wayneprobateandjuvenile.org
Where to file
Wayne County Probate Court
107 West Liberty Street, Wooster, OH 44691
330-287-5575Hours, fees and contact details →More for Ohio
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