Ohio Standard Probate Form 1.0 is the Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees form that every applicant for probate, administration, or release from administration must file with the Ohio probate court in the county where the decedent lived. The court uses the answers on Form 1.0 to identify every person who has a legal right to notice, inherit, or contest the estate under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2105 and Sup. R. 51.
Filing Form 1.0 incorrectly is one of the fastest ways to delay a probate case. The Ohio Supreme Court’s Office of Court Services reports that more than 70,000 estates open in Ohio probate courts each year, and probate clerks routinely reject Form 1.0 packets for missing heirs, blank addresses, or unsigned applicant lines, costing families weeks of delay and hundreds of dollars in re-filing fees.
- 📋 What Form 1.0 actually does and which estates need it
- 🧾 Every line, box, and signature explained in plain English
- 👨👩👧 Three filled-out examples using real Ohio family scenarios
- 🏛️ How to file by mail, in person, or through county e-filing portals
- ⚠️ The mistakes that get Form 1.0 rejected and how to avoid them
What Form 1.0 Is and Who Must File It
Ohio Standard Probate Form 1.0 is the master “who’s who” of the decedent’s family and beneficiaries. It lists the surviving spouse, all living and deceased children, the lineal descendants of any deceased child, and — when there is no spouse or child — the next of kin under Ohio’s descent and distribution statute. When the decedent left a will, the form also lists every legatee (person who inherits personal property) and devisee (person who inherits real estate) named in that will.
The Ohio Supreme Court adopted Form 1.0 under Sup. R. 51, which makes the standard probate forms mandatory in every county. The current revision date printed on the form is 3/2014, and you must use that revision or any later revision the Ohio Supreme Court has issued. Older versions are routinely rejected by clerks because the field layout has changed.
You must file Form 1.0 if you are applying to probate a will under R.C. 2107, applying for authority to administer an estate under R.C. 2113, or seeking summary release from administration. The applicant is usually the named executor in the will, the surviving spouse, an adult child, or another statutory next of kin. Attorneys file the form on behalf of clients, but pro se filers file it themselves every day in courts like the Franklin County Probate Court and the Cuyahoga County Probate Court.
The form solves a single, critical problem: it gives the probate judge the complete list of people entitled to notice under R.C. 2107.19 and inheritance under R.C. 2105.06. If a name is missing, the will contest clock never starts running for that person, and the estate can be reopened years later.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gathering documents before you open Form 1.0 is the single biggest time-saver in Ohio probate. Walking into the probate clerk’s office without a complete packet is the most common reason filers leave empty-handed. Use the checklist below before you write a single name on the form.
- Certified death certificate. You need the official certificate from the Ohio Department of Health because the court verifies date of death and county of residence; without it, the court cannot open the case.
- The original will and any codicils. Copies are not accepted for probate under R.C. 2107.18; a missing original triggers a separate “lost will” proceeding that adds months.
- Decedent’s full legal name and any AKAs. Banks and title companies cross-check names, and a missing AKA can freeze accounts.
- Decedent’s last address and county of residence. Venue under R.C. 2113.01 is set by county of domicile; filing in the wrong county forces a transfer.
- Date of death. The court calculates the six-month creditor claim period from this date under R.C. 2117.06.
- Names, addresses, ages, and relationships of every heir. Missing any heir voids the notice and reopens the estate.
- Names and addresses of every legatee and devisee in the will. Each one is entitled to written notice of the will’s admission.
- Birth and death dates of any predeceased child. Lineal descendants of a predeceased child take that child’s share under R.C. 2105.06.
- Filing fee for your county. Fees vary by court (typically $100–$200) and the clerk will not docket the case without payment.
- Photo ID for the applicant. Most counties require ID at the counter, and some require it for the oath of office.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official, fillable PDF of Standard Probate Form 1.0 lives on the Ohio Supreme Court’s website. That is the only version every Ohio probate court will accept, because it carries the Supreme Court’s official caption block and field numbering. Print it on standard 8.5” x 11” white paper, single-sided, in black ink — duplex printing is rejected by some counties.
You can also pick up paper copies at any county probate court counter. The Hamilton County Probate Court keeps a public forms shelf, and the Summit County Probate Court provides a forms kiosk near the filing window. Local courts sometimes attach a county-specific cover sheet, but they cannot alter the standard form itself under Sup. R. 51.
For e-filers, county portals such as the Franklin County e-filing system and the Cuyahoga County e-filing system host the same Supreme Court PDF inside their upload workflow. The portal version is identical in content; only the submission method changes. Always confirm the revision date in the lower-left corner reads 3/2014 or later before you fill it in.
If you are using attorney case-management software like Clio or ProbatePlus, the program pulls the official PDF from the Supreme Court server and auto-populates the caption. Pro se filers should not rely on third-party “fillable” knockoffs, because they often omit the bottom signature blocks. The safest path is to download directly from supremecourt.ohio.gov.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 1.0 Line by Line
Form 1.0 is one page on its face, but every box has a legal consequence. Work through it top to bottom, in the order the Ohio Supreme Court printed the fields, and never leave a box blank — write None or N/A if the field does not apply.
Caption: Probate Court of ______ County, Ohio
The caption tells the court which county has jurisdiction over the estate. Write the county name in all capital letters on the blank line, for example FRANKLIN.
To answer it correctly, use the county where the decedent was domiciled on the date of death, not the county where they died in a hospital. Janet Reilly, whose mother lived in Worthington but died at a Cleveland Clinic hospital, writes FRANKLIN because Worthington is in Franklin County.
A common nuance involves snowbirds. If the decedent split time between Ohio and Florida, domicile is the state they intended as their permanent home, proven by voter registration, driver’s license, and tax returns under R.C. 2113.01.
The most common mistake is naming the county of death rather than domicile, which forces the clerk to reject the filing and the family to refile in the correct county, costing a second filing fee. A frequent misconception is that the decedent’s mailing address controls; it does not — physical domicile does.
Case Caption: Estate of ______, Deceased
This line names the estate itself. Enter the decedent’s full legal name as it appeared on government ID, in the format LAST, FIRST MIDDLE, for example REILLY, MARGARET ANNE.
Carlos Mendez, filing for his late father, writes MENDEZ, LUIS ALBERTO exactly as it appears on the death certificate. Match the death certificate spelling letter-for-letter, because the clerk indexes the case by this name.
A nuance: if the decedent used an AKA (for example, a maiden name on real estate deeds), add it on a separate line as AKA MARGARET A. SULLIVAN. Title companies will not insure property if the deed name does not appear in the probate caption.
The common mistake is using a nickname like Maggie Reilly, which causes the title search to fail. The misconception is that initials are acceptable; courts want the full middle name when the death certificate shows it.
Case Number
Leave this box blank. The clerk assigns the case number when the packet is docketed.
To answer it correctly, simply do not write anything; some pro se filers cross it out, which is fine, but writing a guessed number is not. The clerk will stamp or write the assigned number, such as 585432, on every page.
A nuance is that if you are filing a supplemental Form 1.0 in an already-open estate, you do enter the existing case number here. Aisha Brown, filing a corrected Form 1.0 in her grandmother’s estate, writes 2025 ES 001234.
The common mistake is writing the decedent’s Social Security number in this box, which creates a privacy violation under Sup. R. 45 and forces the clerk to reject and shred the form. The misconception is that the case number is the same as the will’s recording number from the county recorder; it is not.
Decedent’s Date of Death
Enter the exact date the decedent died, in MM/DD/YYYY format, for example 03/14/2025. Use the date printed on the certified death certificate, not the date the body was found or the date probated.
Marcus Bell, whose mother died on a Sunday but was not pronounced until Monday morning, writes the date the coroner officially recorded, which is what the certificate shows. Mismatching the date by even one day will trigger a clerk rejection because the creditor period under R.C. 2117.06 is calculated from this exact date.
A nuance involves presumed-death cases under R.C. 2121.01; use the date the court declared the presumption, not the date the person disappeared.
The common mistake is using a written-out month like March 14, 2025, which slows OCR indexing in counties that scan filings. The misconception is that the form wants the date of the funeral; it does not.
Decedent’s Age at Death
Write the decedent’s age in years on the date of death, for example 87. Round down to the last completed birthday — if the decedent was 86 years and 11 months old, the age is 86.
Janet Reilly’s mother, born 4/2/1937 and died 3/14/2025, is 87. Use whole years only; do not write months or days.
A nuance applies to minors. If the decedent was a child, write the age in years, and add months in parentheses for under-2 cases, like 1 (14 months).
The common mistake is calculating the age incorrectly when the death falls between the birthday and year-end, leading the clerk to question the math. The misconception is that the age field is decorative; the court actually uses it to flag minors and trigger guardian-of-the-estate review.
Decedent’s Residence Address
Enter the decedent’s last permanent street address, including city, county, state, and ZIP code, for example 412 ELM ST, WORTHINGTON, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OH 43085.
Use the address that matches the death certificate’s “usual residence” line. Carlos Mendez writes his father’s address in Lorain County exactly as it appears, even though his father died in a Cleveland hospital.
A nuance: if the decedent was in a nursing home, use the nursing home address only if the decedent had given up their prior home; otherwise use the prior home as the residence. P.O. boxes are not acceptable in this field — the court needs a physical address to confirm venue.
The common mistake is listing a child’s address because the decedent was staying with them; this triggers a venue challenge. The misconception is that the address determines where the will must be recorded; it does not — the recorder’s office uses the property address, not the decedent’s residence.
Surviving Spouse Section (Name, Address, Age, Relationship)
This section asks whether the decedent had a spouse on the date of death. Write the spouse’s full legal name, residence address, age, and the word Spouse in the relationship column. If there is no surviving spouse, write None across the row.
Aisha Brown’s grandfather is the surviving spouse of her late grandmother, so she writes BROWN, JAMES H., his street address, his age 82, and Spouse. Match names to government ID exactly.
A nuance involves separation. A spouse who was legally separated but not divorced is still the surviving spouse for probate purposes under R.C. 2106. A spouse who voluntarily abandoned the decedent for over a year may forfeit elective share rights under R.C. 2106.13, but they still must be listed.
The common mistake is omitting an estranged but still-married spouse, which voids the notice and forces the entire estate to be reopened. The misconception is that a common-law spouse counts; Ohio abolished new common-law marriages on 10/10/1991 under R.C. 3105.12, so only those formed before that date qualify.
Children of the Decedent (Living and Deceased)
List every child the decedent ever had — biological, adopted, marital, and non-marital — including those who predeceased the decedent. For each, enter full legal name, residence address, age, and relationship as Child or Deceased Child.
Janet Reilly lists herself, her brother Tom, and her late sister Mary, writing REILLY, MARY ELLEN — Deceased Child — DOD 06/12/2018. Mary’s living children must then appear in the next-of-kin grid as lineal descendants taking by representation.
A nuance involves stepchildren. Stepchildren do not inherit under R.C. 2105.06 unless legally adopted, so they belong on the form only if named in the will as legatees or devisees. Children placed for adoption out of the family are no longer the decedent’s children for inheritance under R.C. 3107.15.
The common mistake is leaving off a non-marital child the decedent never married into; that child still inherits if paternity was established under R.C. 2105.18. The misconception is that minor children are listed only when there is no will; they must be listed in every Form 1.0, with their guardian’s address if known.
Lineal Descendants of Deceased Children
When a child predeceased the decedent, that child’s living descendants take by representation under R.C. 2105.06. List each grandchild (or great-grandchild) in the lineal descendants block with full name, address, age, and relationship like Grandchild — Issue of deceased child Mary Reilly.
Janet Reilly lists her two nieces, REILLY, EMMA — age 16 and REILLY, OLIVIA — age 14, both children of her late sister Mary. Because they are minors, she also lists their natural guardian’s address.
A nuance arises when a minor grandchild has no living parent; a guardian of the estate must be appointed before any distribution under R.C. 2111.05. Adopted-out grandchildren do not inherit through the deceased parent.
The common mistake is listing the deceased child’s spouse as a lineal descendant; spouses of deceased children are not heirs in Ohio. The misconception is that great-grandchildren only matter if there are no grandchildren; they always matter if their parent (the grandchild) also predeceased the decedent.
Next of Kin (When No Spouse, Child, or Lineal Descendant)
If the decedent left no spouse, child, or lineal descendant, the next-of-kin block lists the parents, then siblings, then nieces and nephews, then grandparents, in the order set by R.C. 2105.06. Enter each person’s full name, address, age, and relationship like Brother or Niece — Issue of deceased brother.
Marcus Bell, whose aunt died unmarried and childless with no living parents, lists his mother and uncle as Sister and Brother, then lists himself and his cousins as Niece/Nephew — Issue of deceased sibling.
A nuance: half-blood relatives inherit equally with whole-blood relatives under R.C. 2105.12. If no relative within the statute’s reach exists, the estate escheats to the state under R.C. 2105.07.
The common mistake is stopping at “siblings” without listing nieces and nephews of deceased siblings. The misconception is that next of kin is the same as “closest living relative”; in Ohio, it is a strict statutory order, not a judgment call.
Legatees and Devisees Named in the Will
When the decedent left a will, every legatee (personal property recipient) and devisee (real estate recipient) must be listed, even if they are also heirs. Enter full name, address, age, and relationship as Legatee, Devisee, or both.
Carlos Mendez’s father left $5,000 to St. Mary’s Church and the family home to Carlos. Carlos lists ST. MARY’S CHURCH with its mailing address as Legatee, and himself as Devisee — son.
A nuance: charitable beneficiaries must be listed with the exact legal name as written in the will, because the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section gets notice under R.C. 109.23. Contingent beneficiaries who would take only if a primary beneficiary predeceased should still be listed and labeled Contingent.
The common mistake is treating a residuary clause as if it does not need names; everyone who could take under the residuary must be listed by name. The misconception is that pre-residuary specific gifts override the heirs list; both must appear.
Applicant’s Signature, Address, and Attorney Block
The bottom of the form has the applicant’s signature line, the applicant’s address, and a separate attorney signature block with Ohio Supreme Court attorney registration number. Pro se filers leave the attorney block blank.
Janet Reilly signs in blue or black ink, prints her name, and writes her current mailing address. If attorney Sarah Kim represents her, Sarah signs the attorney block and writes her registration number, for example 0078912.
A nuance: electronic signatures are accepted in counties with e-filing under Sup. R. 27, but only through the official portal — typed-in signatures on a paper PDF are not valid. Co-applicants (for example, two adult children applying jointly) must each sign.
The common mistake is signing in pencil or blue highlighter, both of which the clerk will reject. The misconception is that the attorney’s signature replaces the applicant’s; both signatures are required when an attorney is involved.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
The three scenarios below show how Form 1.0 looks for the most common Ohio estate fact patterns. Each named filer walks through the form from caption to signature.
Scenario 1: Janet Reilly — Surviving Spouse with Adult Children, Testate
Janet’s mother Margaret Reilly died on 3/14/2025 in Worthington, leaving her husband James, two adult children (Janet and Tom), and two grandchildren by a predeceased daughter Mary. Margaret left a will naming her husband as primary beneficiary.
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| County | FRANKLIN |
| Estate caption | REILLY, MARGARET ANNE |
| Date of death | 03/14/2025 |
| Age at death | 87 |
| Residence | 412 ELM ST, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 |
| Surviving spouse | REILLY, JAMES H. — age 89 — Spouse |
| Children | REILLY, JANET — age 58; REILLY, THOMAS — age 60; REILLY, MARY ELLEN — Deceased Child — DOD 06/12/2018 |
| Lineal descendants | REILLY, EMMA — age 16 — Grandchild; REILLY, OLIVIA — age 14 — Grandchild |
| Legatees/devisees | REILLY, JAMES H. — Devisee/Legatee — Spouse |
| Applicant signature | Janet’s signature, dated 04/02/2025 |
Scenario 2: Carlos Mendez — Adult Child, Intestate, No Surviving Spouse
Carlos’s father Luis died on 1/05/2025 in Lorain. Luis was divorced, left no will, and had three adult children: Carlos, Sofia, and Diego.
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| County | LORAIN |
| Estate caption | MENDEZ, LUIS ALBERTO |
| Date of death | 01/05/2025 |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Residence | 2210 BROADWAY, LORAIN, OH 44052 |
| Surviving spouse | None |
| Children | MENDEZ, CARLOS J. — age 45; MENDEZ, SOFIA M. — age 42; MENDEZ, DIEGO R. — age 39 |
| Lineal descendants | None — all children living |
| Next of kin | Not applicable — children survive |
| Legatees/devisees | None — intestate |
| Applicant signature | Carlos’s signature, dated 01/22/2025 |
Scenario 3: Marcus Bell — No Spouse, No Children, Next of Kin Only
Marcus’s aunt Helen died on 2/18/2025 in Akron. She never married, had no children, and her parents predeceased her. She left no will. Her heirs are her surviving sister, her surviving brother, and the children of a deceased brother.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| County | SUMMIT |
| Estate caption | BELL, HELEN MARIE |
| Date of death | 02/18/2025 |
| Age at death | 79 |
| Residence | 815 PORTAGE PATH, AKRON, OH 44303 |
| Surviving spouse | None |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Both deceased |
| Next of kin | BELL, RUTH — age 81 — Sister; BELL, EDWARD — age 76 — Brother; BELL, MARCUS — age 48 — Nephew (issue of deceased brother Frank) |
| Legatees/devisees | None — intestate |
| Applicant signature | Marcus’s signature, dated 03/03/2025 |
How to File the Completed Form
Once Form 1.0 is signed, you have three filing channels in Ohio: e-filing, in-person counter filing, or mail. Each county chooses which channels it offers, so always confirm with your county’s probate court website before you drive downtown.
E-filing. Larger counties accept Form 1.0 through online portals like the Franklin County e-filing portal and the Cuyahoga County e-filing portal. Filing fees of roughly $100–$200 are paid by credit card or e-check, processing takes 1–3 business days, and you receive a time-stamped electronic receipt as proof of filing. Save the PDF receipt; it is your only proof until the case number is issued.
In-person filing. Walk-in filing is available at every Ohio probate court counter, including Hamilton County Probate Court at 230 E. 9th St., Cincinnati, and Summit County Probate Court at 209 S. High St., Akron. Bring two copies of Form 1.0 (one for the file, one for time-stamp), the original will, the certified death certificate, and the filing fee in cash, certified check, or credit card depending on the county. The clerk hands back a time-stamped copy on the spot.
Mail filing. Smaller counties accept mail filing at addresses listed on the Ohio Association of Probate Judges directory. Send the original signed Form 1.0, the original will, the certified death certificate, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order for the filing fee. Processing takes 5–10 business days, and the clerk mails back a stamped copy as proof of filing. Use certified mail with return receipt to prove the date of mailing.
Whichever channel you use, never send the only original will by regular mail. Hand-deliver the original or use traceable overnight service.
What Happens After You File
Once Form 1.0 is filed, the probate court docket clerk indexes the estate and assigns a case number that follows the format 2025 ES 000123. The clerk then forwards the file to the probate judge’s staff attorney for a sufficiency review under Sup. R. 78. Most counties complete this review within five business days.
If the form lists every required heir, legatee, and devisee, the court issues citations or notice forms (Form 1.1, Form 2.4, or Form 4.4) that must be served on each person listed. The applicant — not the court — usually arranges service, either by certified mail or waiver of notice. Service must be perfected before the will is admitted to probate or letters of authority are issued.
If the form is incomplete, the clerk either rejects the packet (you take it home and refix it) or issues a deficiency notice giving you 14–30 days to file a corrected Form 1.0. Repeated deficiencies can lead to dismissal under local rule, costing the estate the original filing fee. Once everything checks out, the judge sets a hearing or admits the will on the papers, and the executor or administrator receives Letters of Authority on Form 4.5.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
Form 1.0 has a long list of small mistakes that trigger big consequences. Avoiding the ones below saves weeks of delay and re-filing fees.
- Listing the county of death instead of domicile. The clerk rejects the filing for improper venue.
- Using a nickname in the estate caption. Title companies refuse to insure property tied to a non-matching deed.
- Leaving the case number filled in on a new estate. The clerk may shred the form for privacy violations.
- Writing the date of death with words instead of digits. OCR scanning fails and the case is delayed.
- Listing only living children and ignoring deceased children. The lineal descendants are not noticed and the estate must reopen.
- Forgetting non-marital children with established paternity. They are still legal heirs and the estate becomes voidable.
- Omitting a separated-but-not-divorced spouse. Their elective share rights survive and they can challenge the entire administration.
- Listing stepchildren who were never adopted. They are not heirs unless named in the will, creating false notice obligations.
- Skipping the contingent legatees in the will. Their notice rights vest the moment a primary beneficiary disclaims.
- Forgetting the Ohio Attorney General when a charity is a beneficiary. Notice under R.C. 109.23 is mandatory and the will admission can be voided.
- Signing in pencil or non-permanent ink. The clerk rejects the form on sight.
- Filing a third-party “fillable” knockoff PDF. Counties only accept the official Supreme Court form.
Do’s and Don’ts
A short list of habits keeps the filing on the rails.
- Do download the form fresh from supremecourt.ohio.gov for every estate, because revisions roll out without notice.
- Do match every name letter-for-letter to the death certificate, because banks index by name.
- Do list every heir even if you “know” they will not inherit, because notice is mandatory.
- Do call the probate clerk before filing to confirm fee and accepted payment methods, because counties differ.
- Do keep two file-stamped copies, because the executor needs one and the family needs one.
- Do scan the filed packet to PDF immediately, because paper files can disappear.
The don’ts are equally important and often overlooked.
- Don’t leave any field blank — write None or N/A — because blanks signal an unfinished form.
- Don’t rely on a relative’s memory for addresses, because old addresses void notice.
- Don’t assume an out-of-state heir does not need to be listed; out-of-state heirs always count.
- Don’t mail the original will by regular post, because lost wills trigger separate proceedings.
- Don’t forget the attorney registration number when an attorney signs, because the clerk will reject the form.
- Don’t alter the form’s field labels or layout, because Sup. R. 51 requires the standard form.
Filing Pro Se vs. With a Probate Attorney
Most simple Ohio estates can be filed pro se, but complex estates almost always need counsel. The trade-offs below help you decide.
Pros of pro se filing
- Saves attorney fees that typically run 1–4% of estate value.
- Keeps direct control of timing and document handling.
- Forces the applicant to learn the estate’s full scope, which helps with later steps.
- Works well for small estates qualifying for release from administration under R.C. 2113.03.
- Is welcomed by most clerks, who keep self-help packets ready.
Cons of pro se filing
- One missed heir reopens the estate years later.
- Tax reporting under R.C. 5731 and federal Form 706 is easy to miss.
- Will contests cannot be litigated pro se if a corporate fiduciary is involved.
- Real estate transfers require precise legal descriptions that lay filers often miscopy.
- Errors compound — every later form references Form 1.0’s heir list.
FAQs
Do I need to file Form 1.0 if there is no will?
Yes. Intestate estates still need Form 1.0 to identify heirs under R.C. 2105.06 so the court can issue letters of administration and start the creditor period.
Is Form 1.0 the same in every Ohio county?
Yes. Sup. R. 51 makes the Supreme Court’s standard form mandatory statewide, though counties may add a local cover sheet for filing logistics.
Do I list a child who was given up for adoption?
No. A child legally adopted out under R.C. 3107.15 no longer inherits from the biological parent and is not listed on Form 1.0.
Do I list stepchildren in the children section?
No. Stepchildren are not heirs unless legally adopted; they appear only if named as legatees or devisees in the will.
Do I write my mother’s maiden name or married name in the estate caption?
Yes. Use the married legal name as it appears on the death certificate, and add the maiden name as an AKA on a separate line for title purposes.
Do I leave the case number box blank when opening a new estate?
Yes. The clerk assigns and stamps the case number; writing your own number causes rejection.
Do I have to list an out-of-state heir?
Yes. Every heir is listed regardless of residence, with their out-of-state address so notice can be served by certified mail.
Is a common-law spouse listed as a surviving spouse?
No. Ohio abolished new common-law marriages on 10/10/1991, so only marriages formed before that date are recognized.
Do I need a separate Form 1.0 if I file a Will Application (Form 2.0)?
Yes. Form 1.0 must accompany Form 2.0, Form 4.0, and the Application for Summary Release; it is not optional.
Do I sign Form 1.0 in front of a notary?
No. The applicant’s signature on Form 1.0 is not notarized; the oath is administered separately by the probate court.
Do I list the Ohio Attorney General when a charity is named in the will?
Yes. The Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section receives notice under R.C. 109.23 whenever a charitable bequest exists.
Do I include a guardian’s address for a minor heir?
Yes. Include the natural or appointed guardian’s address so the court can serve notice; the minor cannot accept service personally.
Do I update Form 1.0 if I discover a missing heir later?
Yes. File a supplemental Form 1.0 with the existing case number, label it Amended, and serve the newly listed heir within 14 days.
Is Form 1.0 confidential?
No. Form 1.0 is a public record once filed, though Social Security numbers and minor DOBs must be redacted under Sup. R. 45.
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