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Probate Court

Allen County

Ohio

419-227-5531

Phone

419-227-5531

Fax

419-221-0460

Website

Official Site →

Email

probate@allencountyohio.com

Court Location & Contact

Address

1000 Wardhill Ave, Lima, OH 45805

Fax

419-221-0460

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Filing Fees

Allen County, Ohio

Fee TypeAmount
Petition for Probate—

Judges & Officers

JG
Judge Glenn H. Derryberry
JT
Judge Todd E. Kohlrieser

Probate Forms Library

200 fillable forms — scroll to browse

17.7 — 1 -17.7-Guardians-ReportcountyDownload
16.0 — 1 – 16.0-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-MinorcountyDownload
17.0 — 1 – 17.0 Application For Appointment Of Successor Guardian Of Alleged IncompetentcountyDownload
17.0 — 1 – 17.0-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Alleged-IncompetentcountyDownload
1 – 605-Motion-To-Extend-Emergency-GuardianshipcountyDownload
66.03 — 1 – 620-Comments-Or-Complaints-Regarding-GuardiancountyDownload
1 – 630-Petition-To-Accept-Transfer-Of-GuardianshipcountyDownload
17.0 — 1- 17.0.-Application-For-Appointment-Of- Co Guardians-Of-Alleged-IncompetentcountyDownload
66.03 — 1- 600-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Emergency-GuardiancountyDownload
15.2 — 10 -15.2 -Fiduciary -AcceptancecountyDownload
15.9 — 10 – 15.9 -Oath-Of- Co-GuardianscountyDownload
10.0 — 10.0 Application To Distribute In KindcountyDownload
10.2 — 10.2 Notice Of Hearing On Application To Distribute In KindcountyDownload
15.2 — 11 – 15.2 -Co-Guardians – Fiduciary AcceptancecountyDownload
15.9 — 11 – 15.9-Oath-Of-GuardiancountyDownload
11.0 — 11.0 Consent To Power To Sell Real EstatecountyDownload
15.3 — 12 -15.3-Guardians-BondcountyDownload
17.5 — 12 – 17.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Guardian-For-Incompetent-PersoncountyDownload
17.5 — 12 – 17.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Successor-Guardian-For-Incompetent-PersoncountyDownload
12.0 — 12.0 Application For Certificate Of TransfercountyDownload
15.4 — 13 – 15.4-Letters-Of-Successor-GuardianshipcountyDownload
16.5 — 13 – 16.5-Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-MinorcountyDownload
13.0 — 13.0 Fiduciary’S AccountcountyDownload
13.10 — 13.10 Notice To Extend AdministrationcountyDownload
13.11 — 13.11 Application To Disburse Decedent’S Trust AccountscountyDownload
13.2 — 13.2 Assets Remaining In Fiduciary’S HandscountyDownload
13.3 — 13.3 Entry Approving And Settling AccountcountyDownload
13.4 — 13.4 Waiver Of Partial AccountcountyDownload
13.5 — 13.5 Notice Of Hearing On AccountcountyDownload
13.7 — 13.7 Waiver Of Notice On Hearing On AccountcountyDownload
13.8 — 13.8 Application To Extend AdministrationcountyDownload
13.9 — 13.9 Certificate Of Service Of Account To Heirs Or BeneficiariescountyDownload
15.4 — 14 – 15.4-Letters-Of-GuardianshipcountyDownload
17.5 — 14 – 17.5 -Judgment-Entry-Appointment-Of Co-Guardians-For-Incompetent-PersoncountyDownload
14.0 — 14.0 Application To Approve Settlement And Distribution Of Wrongful Death And Survival ClaimscountyDownload
14.1 — 14.1 Waiver And Consent Wrongful Death And Survival ClaimscountyDownload
14.2 — 14.2 Entry Approving Settlement And Distributions Of Wrongful Death And Survival ClaimscountyDownload
14.3 — 14.3 Report Of Distribution Of Wrongful Death And Survival ClaimscountyDownload
14.4 — 14.4 – Notice of wrongful death claimcountyDownload
14.5 — 14.5- Verification of fiduciarycountyDownload
15.4 — 15 – 15.4 -Letters-Of-Co GuardianscountyDownload
15.4 — 15.4-Letters-Of-Guardianship-Amended-countyDownload
18.0 — 18.0 PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF A MINOR. eff 3-20-2025countyDownload
18.2 — 18.2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTOPN. rev eff 03-20-25countyDownload
18.9 — 18.9 Petitioner’S AccountscountyDownload
19.0 — 19.0 PETITION-FOR-ADOPTION-OF-ADULT. eff 3-20-2025.countyDownload
19.2 — 19.2 PETITION TO RECOGNIZE FOREIGN ADOPTION. eff 3-20-2025countyDownload
27.1 — 2 -27.1-Notice-To-Guardian-And-Maker-Of-Comments-Or-Complaints-–-Disposition-Of-Comments-Or-ComplaintscountyDownload
27.7 — 2 -27.7-Annual-Guardianship-PlancountyDownload
15.5 — 2 – 15.5-Guardians-InventorycountyDownload
2 – 603-Judgment-Entry-Appointing-Emergency-Guardian-And-Setting-Hearing-On-ContinuationcountyDownload
2 – 620-Petition-To-Transfer-GuardianshipcountyDownload
2.0 — 2.0 Application To Probate WillcountyDownload
2.1 — 2.1 Waiver Of Notice Of Probate Of WillcountyDownload
2.2 — 2.2 Notice Of Probate Of WillcountyDownload
2.3 — 2.3 Entry Admitting Will To ProbatecountyDownload
2.4 — 2.4 Certificate Of Service Of Notice Of Probate Of WillcountyDownload
10.0 — 2024 Estate court costs worksheetcountyDownload
21_0- Application For Change Of Name Of AdultcountyDownload
21_01- Affidavit In Support Of Application For Change Of Name Of AdultcountyDownload
21_02- Affidavit In Support Of Application For Change Of Name Of MinorcountyDownload
21.07 — 21_07- Affidavit In Support Of Application To Conform Legal Name Of AdultcountyDownload
21.09 — 21_09- Affidavit In Support Of Application To Conform Legal Name Of MinorcountyDownload
21.2 — 21_2- Application For Change Of Name Of MinorcountyDownload
21.6 — 21_6- Application To Waive Publication Requirement And Seal File And Judgement EntrycountyDownload
21_7- Application To Conform Legal Name Of AdultcountyDownload
21_9- Application To Conform Legal Name Of MinorcountyDownload
21.6A — 21.6A- Application To Waive Publication And Seal File And Judgment EntrycountyDownload
21.6B — 21.6B- Application To Waive Publication And Seal File And Judgment EntrycountyDownload
22.0 — 22.0 – Application To Settle A Minor’S Claim And Judgment EntrycountyDownload
22.1 — 22.1 Waiver And Consent To Settle Minor’S ClaimcountyDownload
22.2 — 22.2 – Entry Approving Settlement A Minor’S ClaimcountyDownload
22.4 — 22.4 – Report Of Distribution And Entry Minor’S ClaimcountyDownload
22.5 — 22.5 Application To Settle A Claim Of An Adult WardcountyDownload
22.6 — 22.6 Entry Approving Settlement Of A Claim Of An Adult WardcountyDownload
23.0 — 23.0 Petition For Protective ServicescountyDownload
23.1 — 23.1 Notice Of Petition For Court Ordered Protective ServicescountyDownload
23.2 — 23.2 Petition For Emergency Protective ServicescountyDownload
23.3 — 23.3 Notice Of Petition For Court Ordered Protective Services On An Emergency BasiscountyDownload
23.4 — 23.4 Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With Investigation Of Reported Abuse Of An AdultcountyDownload
23.6 — 23.6 Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With The Provision Of Protective Services To An AdultcountyDownload
23.7 — 23.7 Notice Of Hearing On Petition For Temporary Restraining Order To Prevent Interference With The Provision Of ServicescountyDownload
24.1 — 24.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing And Ordering NoticecountyDownload
24.2 — 24.2 Notice Of Hearing On Represenation Of Insolvency And Schedule Of ClaimscountyDownload
24.3 — 24.3 Verification Of Service Notice Of Hearing On Representation Of Insolvency And Schedule Of ClaimscountyDownload
24.4 — 24.4 Insolvency Schedule Of ClaimscountyDownload
24.5 — 24.5 Continuation Insolvency Schedule Of ClaimscountyDownload
25.0 — 25.0A Application For Order To Disinter RemainscountyDownload
25.1 — 25.1 Judgment Entry Setting Hearing On Application For DisintermentcountyDownload
25.2 — 25.2 Notice Of Hearing On Application For DisintermentcountyDownload
25.3 — 25.3 Affidavit Of Service Of Notice Of Hearing On Application For DisintermentcountyDownload
25.5 — 25.5 Waiver Of Notice Of Application To Disinter RemainscountyDownload
27.3 — 27.3-Notice-Of-Application-For-Change-Of-AddresscountyDownload
27.4 — 27.4-Entry-On-Application-To-Change-Address-Of-The-WardcountyDownload
WITH-10 — 27.5-Annual-Registration-Guardian-With-Ten-Or-More-AwardscountyDownload
27.9 — 27.9-Application-To-Terminate-GuardianshipcountyDownload
15.6 — 3 – 15.6-Application-To-Release-Funds-To-GuardiancountyDownload
3 – 606-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-ConsentcountyDownload
3 – 622-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent-To-Transfer-Of-GuardianshipcountyDownload
66.05 — 3 – 66.05-Affidavit-Of-Guardian-ApplicantcountyDownload
AC16 — 4 -Ac16.1-AffidavitcountyDownload
15.7 — 4 – 15.7-Application-For-Authority-To-Expend-FundscountyDownload
27.2 — 4 – 27.2-Notification-Of-Compliance-With-Guardian-Education-RequirementscountyDownload
4-622 — 4 – 622-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-Consent-To-Transfer-Of-GuardianshipcountyDownload
4-624 — 4 – 624-Provisional-Order-To-Transfer-GuardianshipcountyDownload
17.1A — 4- 17.1A-Supplement-For-Emergency-Guardian-Of-PersoncountyDownload
4.0 — 4.0 Application For Authority To Administer EstatecountyDownload
4.1 — 4.1 Supplemental Application For Ancillary AdministrationcountyDownload
4.2 — 4.2 Fiduciary’S BondcountyDownload
4.3 — 4.3 Waiver Of Right To AdministercountyDownload
4.5 — 4.5 Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters Of AuthoritycountyDownload
15.8 — 5 – 15.8-Guardians-AccountcountyDownload
16.2 — 5 – 16.2-Selection-Of-Guardian-By-Minor-Over-Fourteen-Years-Of-AgecountyDownload
5 – 601-Affidavit-In-Support-Of-Application-For-Appointment-Of-Emergency-GuardiancountyDownload
5 – 608-Notice-Of-Hearing-On-Motion-To-Extend-Emergency-GuardianshipcountyDownload
5 – 624-Provisional-Order-To-Transfer-GuardianshipcountyDownload
5 – 625-Final-Order-To-Transfer-GuardianshipcountyDownload
5.0 — 5.0 Application To Relieve Estate From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.1 — 5.1 Assets And Liabilities Of Estate To Be Relieved From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.10 — 5.10 Application For Summary Release From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.11 — 5.11 Entry Granting Summary Release From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.2 — 5.2 Waiver Of Notice Of Application To Relieve Estate From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.3 — 5.3 Notice Of Application To Relieve Estate From AdministrationcountyDownload
5.4 — 5.4 Publication Of Notice (One Estate)countyDownload
5.5 — 5.5 Publication Of Notice (Multiple Estates)countyDownload
5.6 — 5.6 Entry Relieving Estate From AdministrationcountyDownload
15.01 — 6 – 15.01-Judgment-Entry-Setting-Hearing-On-Application-For-Appointment-Of-GuardiancountyDownload
15.2 — 6 – 15.2-30-Day-Emergency-Fiduciarys-Acceptance-GuardiancountyDownload
6.0 — 6.0 Inventory And AppraisalcountyDownload
6.2 — 6.2 Waiver Of Notice On Hearing On InventorycountyDownload
6.3 — 6.3 Notice Of Hearing On InventorycountyDownload
6.4 — 6.4 Entry Approving inventory and AppraisalcountyDownload
6.0A — 6A Affidavit Of Service Of Notice Of Hearing On InventorycountyDownload
15.2 — 7 – 15.2-72-Hour-Emergency-Fiduciarys-Acceptance-GuardiancountyDownload
OF-14 — 7 – 16.3-Notice-Of-Hearing-For-Appointment-Of-Guardian-Of-Minor-To-Minor-Over-Age-Of-14countyDownload
17.3 — 7 – 17.3-Notice-To-Prospective-Ward-Of-Application-And-HearingcountyDownload
OF-30 — 7 – 609-Oath-Of-30-Day-Emergency-GuardiancountyDownload
AC-27 — 7 – Ac-27.10-Notification-Of-Guardians-Receipt-Of-Fees-Other-Than-Through-GuardianshipcountyDownload
7.0 — 7.0 Certification Of Notice To Adminstrator Of Medicaid Estate Recovery ProgramcountyDownload
7.0A — 7.0A Notice To Administrator Of Medicaid Estate Recovery ProgramcountyDownload
7.1 — 7.1 Application For Family AllowancecountyDownload
7.2 — 7.2 Application For Apportionment Of Family AllowancecountyDownload
17.10 — 7A 17.10 Service Of Notice Information For Adult GuardianshipscountyDownload
15.1 — 8 – 15.1-Waiver-Of-Notice-And-ConsentcountyDownload
66.03 — 8 – 611-Judgment-Entry-Ordering-Extension-Of-Emergency-GuardianshipcountyDownload
OF-72 — 8- 602-Oath-Of-72-Hour-Emergency-GuardiancountyDownload
8.6 — 8.6 Waiver Of Service To Surviving Spouse Of The Citation To ElectcountyDownload
17.4 — 9 – 17.4-Notice-Of-Hearing-For-Appointment-Of-Co -Guardians-Of-Alleged-Incompetent-Person-To-Spouse-And-Known-Next-Of-KincountyDownload
OF-30 — 9 – 610-Letters-Of-30-Day-Emergency-GuardianshipcountyDownload
OF-72 — 9- 604-Letters-Of-72-Hour-Emergency-GuardianshipcountyDownload
9.0 — 9.0 Application To Sell Personal PropertycountyDownload
1.0 — Acpc- Application For Appointment Of Commissioner Safe Deposit BoxcountyDownload
5.5 — Affidavit for Notice By Publ – Estate – 11-7-13 amendedcountyDownload
Affidavit Of Indigency And Motion For Court CostscountyDownload
App To Pay Fees-Atty Fees – Indigent GuardianshipcountyDownload
Appl To File Will For Record OnlycountyDownload
Application To Pay Or Deliver Estate Of A Minor Without Appointment Of A GuardiancountyDownload
66.06 — Application To Waive Guardians EducationcountyDownload
Application Transfer Of AutocountyDownload
71.2 — Atty. Fee Application, Compensation StatementcountyDownload
Entry Dispensing With Appointment Of Guardian Ordering Deposit Or DeliverycountyDownload
ENTRY-WILL-FOR-RECORD-ONLY.pdfcountyDownload
RULE-71 — Fiduciary Fee Application Compensation Statement – ES 1 [Rule 71.2] 5-25-10countyDownload
2.0 — Full AdministrationcountyDownload
15.0F — Guardianship court cost worksheetcountyDownload
16.4 — Notice Of Hearing On Application For Appointment Guardian Of MinorcountyDownload
Statement In Lieu Of And For An AccountcountyDownload
2.0 — Transfer Of Real Estate ONLY – misc. proceedingscountyDownload
1041 — Accumulation Distribution for Certain Complex TrustsfederalDownload
1041-T — Allocation of Estimated Tax Payments to BeneficiariesfederalDownload
1041 — Alternative Minimum Tax — Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
Application For Burial BenefitsfederalDownload
SSA-4 — Application for Child's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
SF 2800 — Application for Death Benefits (CSRS)federalDownload
SF 3104 — Application for Death Benefits (FERS)federalDownload
Application For DIC, Survivors Pension And/Or Accrued BenefitsfederalDownload
SS-4 — Application for Employer Identification NumberfederalDownload
706 — Application for Extension of Time To File a Return and/or Pay U.S. Estate TaxesfederalDownload
SSA-10 — Application for Widow's or Widower's Insurance BenefitsfederalDownload
1041 — Beneficiary's Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc.federalDownload
1041 — Capital Gains and Losses (Estates and Trusts)federalDownload
706-CE — Certification of Payment of Foreign Death TaxfederalDownload
FE6 — Claim for Death Benefits (FEGLI)federalDownload
VA40-1330 — Claim For Standard Government Headstone Or MarkerfederalDownload
SF 2818 — Continuation of Life Insurance Coverage as AnnuitantfederalDownload
FE7 — Designation Of Beneficiary (FEGLI)federalDownload
SF 2823 — Designation Of Beneficiary Federal Employees' Group Life InsurancefederalDownload
FS 5336 — Disposition of Treasury Securities Belonging to a Decedent's Estate Being Settled Without AdministrationfederalDownload
8855 — Election To Treat a Qualified Revocable Trust as Part of an EstatefederalDownload
1041 — Estimated Income Tax for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload
706 — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (Form 706)federalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for DistributionsfederalDownload
706-GS — Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Return for TerminationsfederalDownload
8971 — Information Regarding Beneficiaries Acquiring Property From a DecedentfederalDownload
56 — Notice Concerning Fiduciary RelationshipfederalDownload
706-GS — Notification of Distribution From a Generation-Skipping TrustfederalDownload
1041-V — Payment Voucher (Estate or Trust)federalDownload
I-360 — Petition For Amerasian, Widow(er), Or Special ImmigrantfederalDownload
2848 — Power of Attorney and Declaration of RepresentativefederalDownload
FS 1455 — Request By Owner or Person Entitled to Payment for Reissue of United States Savings BondsfederalDownload

Probate Guide

Probate in Allen County, Ohio

The Allen County Probate Court handles all matters related to the estates of deceased persons, including the validation of wills, appointment of executors and administrators, and the supervised distribution of assets. If you need to file for probate in Allen County, OH, this guide covers what you need to know.

What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate. It involves validating the will (if one exists), identifying and inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing remaining property to heirs and beneficiaries. In Ohio, the probate court in each county oversees this process.

When Is Probate Required in Ohio?

Probate is generally required when:

  • The deceased owned real estate solely in their name

  • The estate contains assets above Ohio's small estate threshold

  • There are disputes among heirs or creditors

  • Assets are not held in a trust or joint tenancy

Steps to File for Probate in Allen County

  1. Locate the will (if one exists) and gather the death certificate

  2. File a petition with the Allen County Probate Court to open probate

  3. Notify heirs and creditors as required by Ohio law

  4. Inventory the estate — identify all assets, debts, and liabilities

  5. Pay debts and taxes — settle outstanding obligations from estate funds

  6. Distribute remaining assets — according to the will or state intestacy laws

  7. Close the estate — file a final accounting with the court

How Long Does Probate Take?

In Ohio, probate typically takes 6 to 18 months depending on the complexity of the estate. Simple estates with no disputes may be resolved faster, while contested wills or complex asset distributions can take longer.

Do You Need a Probate Attorney?

While Ohio does not always require an attorney for probate, it is strongly recommended, especially for estates with significant assets, real estate, business interests, or potential disputes. A local probate attorney familiar with Allen County Probate Court procedures can help navigate the process efficiently.

Resources

For more information about the probate process, visit the Allen County Probate Court directly or consult with a local probate attorney. You can also explore tools like EverSettled for step-by-step estate settlement guidance.

Additional Notes

The Allen County Probate Court handles cases involving disputes over wills, administration of estates and trusts, guardianships, and mental health issues.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

FAQ

Where do I file for probate in Allen County, OH?

Probate petitions for estates in Allen County are filed at the Allen County Probate Court. Contact the court directly for filing instructions and office hours.

How much does probate cost in Allen County?

Probate filing fees in Allen County, Ohio vary based on the estate value and type of petition. Contact the probate court clerk for the current fee schedule.

How long does probate take in Ohio?

Probate in Ohio typically takes 6 to 18 months. Timeline depends on estate complexity, creditor claims, and whether the will is contested.

Can I avoid probate?

Assets held in trusts, joint tenancy, or with designated beneficiaries (like life insurance and retirement accounts) can pass outside of probate. Consult with an estate planning attorney for strategies specific to your situation.

Do I need a lawyer for probate in Allen County?

While not always legally required in Ohio, a probate attorney is recommended for most estates, especially those involving real estate, business interests, or potential disputes among heirs.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

When someone dies intestate (without a will) in Ohio, their assets are distributed according to state intestacy laws. The Allen County Probate Court will appoint an administrator to manage the estate.

Probate Attorneys

Closest to this court, Ohio

William (Bill) McGraw

Dungan & LeFevre Co., L.P.A.

Troy · 48 mi

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Dennis Williams

Weber & Sterling, LLC

Maumee · 64 mi

Jeffrey (Jeff) Winwood

Coolidge Wall Co., LPA

Dayton · 67 mi

John Clough

Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., L.P.A.

Dayton · 67 mi

Frank Jacobs

Toledo · 71 mi

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