Estate Administration

Non probate assets of the decedent may be transferred by contracts such as joint and survivorship property or payable on death accounts. Probate assets may be transferred through the Lake County Probate Court. Administration of estate consists of making sure that probate assets are gathered, preserved, and allocated among the heirs of the decedent, beneficiaries, and/or creditors according to Ohio statute and decedent’s will.

Procedure for Full Administration

Initial Deposit ( Cash / Check / Money Order Only) $200

• Photocopy of the Death Certificate
• The Original Last Will and Testament of Decedent
• Application to Probate Will (Form 2.0) with the filing fee
• Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees (Form 1.0)
• Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Form 4.0)
• Fiduciary’s Bond (Form 4.2) If Applicable

• Photocopy of the Death Certificate
• Application for Authority to Administer Estate (Form 4.0)
• Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees (Form 1.0)
• Waiver of Right to Administer (Form 4.3) If Applicable
• Fiduciary’s Bond (Form 4.2) If Applicable

All forms can be mailed to:
Lake County Probate Court
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Initial Full Administration Packet and Forms

Inventory

Insolvency