Filing Fees

Miami County, Ohio

Fee Type	Amount
Person Only	$275
Estate Only	$300
Person & Estate	$300

Judges & Officers

Scott Altenburger

Required Forms

Social Security Number Form Form 1.0 - Surviving Spouse, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees

Probate Forms Library

109 fillable forms — scroll to browse

10.0 — 10.0 Application to Distribute In KindcountyDownload

10.2 — 10.2 Notice of Hearing on Application to Distribute In KindcountyDownload

11.0 — 11.0 Consent to Power to Sell Real EstatecountyDownload

12.0 — 12.0 Application for Certificate of TransfercountyDownload

13.0 — 13.0 Fiduciary's AccountcountyDownload

13.10 — 13.10 Notice to Extend AdministrationcountyDownload

13.2 — 13.2 Assets Remaining in Fiduciary's HandscountyDownload

13.4 — 13.4 Waiver of Partial AccountcountyDownload

13.5 — 13.5 Notice of Hearing on AccountcountyDownload

13.7 — 13.7 Waiver of Notice of Hearing on AccountcountyDownload

13.8 — 13.8 Application for Additional Extension to Administer EstatecountyDownload

13.9 — 13.9 Certificate of Service of Account to Heirs and BeneficiariescountyDownload

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 Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival ClaimscountyDownload

14.3 — 14.3 Report of Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival ClaimscountyDownload

20.0 — 20.0 Application for Appointment of ConservatorcountyDownload

20.1 — 20.1 Judgment Entry Appointment of ConservatorcountyDownload

20.2 — 20.2 Letters of ConservatorshipcountyDownload

20.3 — 20.3 Conservators BondcountyDownload

20.4 — 20.4 Fiduciary's AcceptancecountyDownload

20.5 — 20.5 Conservator's InventorycountyDownload

20.6 — 20.6 Application to Release Funds to ConservatorcountyDownload

20.7 — 20.7 Application for Authority to Expend FundscountyDownload

20.8 — 20.8 Conservator's AccountcountyDownload

20.9 — 20.9 Oath of ConservatorcountyDownload

24.2 — 24.2 Notice of Hearing on Representation 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 Schedule of ClaimscountyDownload

24.5 — 24.5 Continuation Schedule of ClaimscountyDownload

Affidavit Listing Three AttemptscountyDownload

4505 — Affidavit to Transfer Title of AutomobilecountyDownload

1.0 — Application for Appointment of a Commissioner to Report on the Contents of a Safe Deposit BoxcountyDownload

Application for Transfer of Watercraft, Mobile Home, Motor, Recreational Vehicle, TrailercountyDownload

1.0 — Application for Will for Record OnlycountyDownload

Application Requesting Permission to Broadcast, Televise, Photograph, Record Courtroom ProceedingscountyDownload

Application to Admit Authenticated RecordcountyDownload

Application to Deposit Funds into the County TreasurycountyDownload

Application to Dispense with Filing the Inventory and Final Account, Discharging the Fiduciary and/or to Terminate the EstatecountyDownload

Application to Pay AppraisercountyDownload

1.0 — Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing RecordscountyDownload

1.0 — Application to Reopen Estate and Qualify FiduciarycountyDownload

Bond SufficiencycountyDownload

Child's Residency AffidavitcountyDownload

Computation of Fiduciary FeescountyDownload

13.0 — Entry Granting Application to Reopen Estate and Qualify FiduciarycountyDownload

Entry to Dispense with Filing the Inventory and Final Account, Discharging the Fiduciary and to Terminate the EstatecountyDownload

57.1 — Fiduciary's AcceptancecountyDownload

51.1 — Full Administration Check listcountyDownload

Notice of Application to Release Medical Records and Medical Billing RecordscountyDownload

Petitioner's AffidavitcountyDownload

Petitioner's InformationcountyDownload

Report of Distribution-Reopened EstatecountyDownload

Resignation of FiduciarycountyDownload

Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Appointment of AdministratorcountyDownload

Waiver of Notice of Hearing on Debts of the Estate and Report of InsolvencycountyDownload

Waiver of Notice/ Consent Release of Medical Records and Medical Billing RecordscountyDownload

Waiver of Right to Contest WillcountyDownload

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

706 HAS — Request for Discharge From Personal Liability Under IRC 2204 or 6905federalDownload

4810 — Request For Prompt Assessment Under Internal Revenue Code Section 6501(d)federalDownload

FS 1522 — Special Form of Request for Payment of United States Savings and Retirement SecuritiesfederalDownload

SSA-721 — Statement of Death by Funeral DirectorfederalDownload

1310 — Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased TaxpayerfederalDownload

706-NA — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Nonresident Not a Citizen of the U.S.federalDownload

706-QDT — U.S. Estate Tax Return for Qualified Domestic TrustsfederalDownload

1041 U — U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and TrustsfederalDownload

1041-A — U.S. Information Return Trust Accumulation of Charitable AmountsfederalDownload

706-A — United States Additional Estate Tax ReturnfederalDownload

706 UNITED — United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

709 — United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax ReturnfederalDownload

12.0 — Probate Form 12.0: Application for Certificate of TransferOhio Supreme CourtstateDownload

13.1 — Probate Form 13.1: Receipts and DisbursementsOhio Supreme CourtstateDownload

Probate Form 2.2Ohio Supreme CourtstateDownload

4.3 — Probate Form 4.3: Waiver of Right to AdministerOhio Supreme CourtstateDownload

4.5 — Probate Form 4.5: Entry Appointing FiduciaryOhio Supreme CourtstateDownload

5.1 — Probate Form 5.1: Assets and Liabilities of Estate to be ...Ohio Supreme CourtstateDownload

Probate Form 5.2Ohio Supreme CourtstateDownload

Probate Guide

Probate in Miami County, Ohio

The Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County

Locate the will (if one exists) and gather the death certificate
File a petition with the Miami County Probate Court to open probate
Notify heirs and creditors as required by Ohio law
Inventory the estate — identify all assets, debts, and liabilities
Pay debts and taxes — settle outstanding obligations from estate funds
Distribute remaining assets — according to the will or state intestacy laws
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 Miami County Probate Court procedures can help navigate the process efficiently.

Resources

For more information about the probate process, visit the Miami 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 Probate Court is a division of the Court of Common Pleas and has jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, name changes, adoptions, civil commitments and marriage licenses. The official records of the Miami County Probate Court may be examined at the Miami County Probate Court. Some records at the Miami County Probate Court are confidential and therefore are not available on the website.

Office Hours

Monday-Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

FAQ

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

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

How much does probate cost in Miami County?

Probate filing fees in Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami 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 · < 1 mi

General Trust & EstateTestamentary Planning+1

Jeffrey (Jeff) Winwood

Coolidge Wall Co., LPA

Dayton · 19 mi

John Clough

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

Dayton · 19 mi

Mark Conway

Thompson Hine LLP

Miamisburg · 30 mi

Jane Marx

Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Columbus · 62 mi

General Trust & EstateConservatorships/Guardianships+5

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