Ohio Probate Form 6.0 is the Application to Probate Will, the single document that asks an Ohio probate court to legally accept a deceased person’s will and start the estate administration process under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2107. The applicant — usually the surviving spouse, the named executor, or another interested person — files this form in the probate court of the county where the decedent lived, along with the original will and a certified death certificate.
Filing this form correctly matters because Ohio law gives applicants only three years from the date of death under R.C. 2107.10 to offer a will for probate, and the Supreme Court of Ohio reports that roughly one in five probate filings statewide is returned for correction because of missing next-of-kin entries, wrong estate-value boxes, or unsigned applicant lines.
- 📝 The exact line-by-line meaning of every box on Form 6.0, including the often-missed “original” vs. “copy” checkbox.
- 👨👩👧 How to list all next of kin under R.C. 2105.06, not just the people named in the will.
- 💵 Current Ohio county filing fees, accepted payment methods, and e-filing portals for counties like Franklin, Cuyahoga, and Hamilton.
- ⚖️ Three full filled-out scenarios (surviving spouse, adult-child executor, non-resident executor) showing what to write in every section.
- 🚫 The ten most common mistakes that trigger rejection, plus the consequences each one creates for the estate.
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Ohio Probate Form 6.0 is the official starting document for testate estate administration in Ohio — meaning estates where the decedent left a valid will. The form is part of the Standard Probate Forms adopted by the Supreme Court of Ohio under Sup.R. 51, and every Ohio probate court uses the same numbered version, currently the revision dated July 1, 2024.
The person who files Form 6.0 is called the applicant. The applicant does not have to be the executor named in the will. Any interested person — a surviving spouse, an adult child, a creditor, or even a friend who holds the original will — may apply. Once the court admits the will under R.C. 2107.18, the court then appoints the executor through a separate Form 4.0 process.
The form solves a precise legal problem: it asks the court to find that the will is valid and to order it admitted to probate. Without a signed and filed Form 6.0, the will has no legal effect, banks will not release accounts, and the county recorder will not transfer real estate titles. The form must be filed in the probate division of the common pleas court of the county where the decedent was domiciled at death, as required by R.C. 2107.11.
Filers come to this form during one of the hardest moments of their lives. Most have just lost a parent, spouse, or sibling. The form’s tone is dry and legal, but the work behind each box is deeply personal. Reading the will carefully, gathering family information, and writing names exactly as they appear on official documents are small acts of care that the court relies on.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather every item below before you open Form 6.0. Missing even one piece will stall the filing, because the probate clerk reviews the application against these attachments at the counter. The Ohio State Bar Association probate guide lists this same intake checklist for pro se filers.
- Original signed will — Photocopies are rejected unless you also file Form 3.0 (Application for Probate of Lost Will). The original ink-signed document is what the judge inspects.
- Certified death certificate — Order at least three certified copies from the Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics office. Photocopies are not accepted by the court.
- Decedent’s full legal name and last address — Must match the death certificate exactly, including middle initial and suffix.
- Date of death — Pulled from the death certificate, written in MM/DD/YYYY format.
- Names, ages, and addresses of every next of kin — Use R.C. 2105.06 intestate succession order. Missing an heir is the most common rejection reason.
- Names and addresses of every beneficiary in the will — Including charities, trusts, and contingent beneficiaries.
- Estimated value of the probate estate — A rough fair-market estimate of personal property, real estate in Ohio, and the gross value before debts.
- Applicant’s photo ID and current mailing address — The clerk verifies the signer at the counter, and the address is where every future court notice will be sent.
- Filing fee in accepted form — Most Ohio counties charge between $75 and $200 to open the estate, typically by check, money order, cash, or credit card.
- Two attesting witnesses’ contact information — Needed if the will is not self-proving under R.C. 2107.04, because the court may require witness testimony.
If you skip any item, the clerk will hand the packet back. Probate clerks do not give legal advice, but they do follow strict intake checklists. A returned packet means another trip, another parking fee, and more delay before the executor can pay the funeral home or stop a foreclosure clock.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The single official source for Form 6.0 is the Supreme Court of Ohio Standard Probate Forms page. The form is a fillable PDF, and the file name on the court’s site is “Form 6.0 — Application to Probate Will.” Every Ohio probate court accepts that statewide version, although some counties post a locally branded copy on their own websites for convenience.
Counties with the highest filing volumes also offer e-filing. Franklin County Probate Court accepts Form 6.0 through its online portal, Cuyahoga County Probate Court accepts paper and electronic filings, and Hamilton County Probate Court maintains a county-branded fillable version. Smaller counties such as Vinton, Noble, and Monroe remain paper-only and require an in-person or mail filing.
Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than a browser. Browser viewers often strip fillable fields, and entries typed in a browser may not save when you press print. If you handwrite the form, use black ink, block letters, and a single consistent capitalization style throughout.
Print two copies for your records and one for the court. Counties that still use paper file-stamps will return a date-stamped copy to you at the counter, which becomes your proof of filing until the case appears on the online docket. Lost proof of filing is a real problem in Ohio because some counties take several days to upload paper filings, and creditors and beneficiaries may ask for evidence the estate is open.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Ohio Probate Form 6.0 Line by Line
The form is two pages. The top section is the case caption, the middle section is the body of the application, and the bottom section is the signature and certification. Walk through each box in the order it appears, using the exact field names printed on the official Supreme Court of Ohio version.
Case Caption: Probate Court of ____ County, Ohio
The caption sits at the very top of page 1. This box asks the applicant to write the name of the Ohio county whose probate court will handle the estate.
To fill it in, enter the county name in block capitals on the blank line, without the word “County” repeated. FRANKLIN, CUYAHOGA, and HAMILTON are correct entries.
For example, Maria Lopez, a surviving spouse who lives in Columbus and whose husband died at their Columbus home, writes FRANKLIN on the caption line because Franklin County was her husband’s domicile under R.C. 2107.11.
A common nuance is the snowbird scenario. If the decedent spent winters in Florida but kept an Ohio home, voter registration, and Ohio driver’s license, Ohio is still the domicile and the Ohio county of the home address controls.
A common mistake is writing the county where the decedent died rather than where the decedent lived. If someone dies in a Cleveland hospital but lived in Lorain, the case belongs in Lorain County, not Cuyahoga. Filing in the wrong county forces a transfer or dismissal under Sup.R. 56, losing weeks of time.
A common misconception is that the applicant’s county controls. It does not. The decedent’s domicile controls, regardless of where the executor lives.
Estate of ____ (Decedent’s Full Legal Name)
This field asks for the full legal name of the deceased person whose will is being probated.
Write the name exactly as it appears on the certified death certificate, including any middle name, suffix, or maiden name shown there. Use block capitals: ROBERT JAMES LOPEZ.
For instance, if Maria’s husband’s death certificate reads “Robert James Lopez, Sr.,” she writes ROBERT JAMES LOPEZ, SR. on the estate line.
A nuance arises when the decedent used a nickname or a different name in the will itself. If the will says “Bob Lopez” but the death certificate says “Robert James Lopez, Sr.,” add “AKA Bob Lopez” after the legal name so the court can match the will to the decedent.
A common mistake is using the name from the will only. The court matches names to the death certificate first, and a mismatch will pause the case until the applicant files an affidavit of identity.
A common misconception is that initials are acceptable. They are not. R.J. LOPEZ will draw a clerk correction notice; spell the full middle name out.
Case Number
This field is left blank by the applicant. The probate clerk assigns the case number when the filing is accepted.
Do not write “TBD,” “N/A,” or guess at a number sequence. Leaving the field empty is the correct action.
For example, Jenna Whitfield, an executor in Cuyahoga County, leaves the case number line blank, and the clerk later stamps the case 2026 EST 0345 in that space.
A nuance applies when refiling a previously rejected packet — keep the field blank even on the second attempt, because the new submission gets a new number.
A common mistake is writing the decedent’s date of death in this field by accident. That entry has to be scratched, and some counties insist on a fresh form.
A common misconception is that a pre-existing matter number from the funeral home or attorney’s office goes here. It does not.
Paragraph 1: Applicant’s Name and Address
The form opens with a sentence reading “The undersigned states that decedent died on _, domiciled in _.” Just above the signature block, the applicant’s printed name and address appear.
Print your full legal name and current mailing street address, city, state, and ZIP code. Use the address where you actually receive mail, because every court notice will be sent there.
Maria Lopez, 482 Hartford Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215 is a proper entry for a Columbus surviving spouse.
A nuance: if you use a P.O. Box, write both the street address and the P.O. Box, because some counties require a physical address for service of process.
A common mistake is entering the decedent’s address here. The applicant’s address is what the court needs, and confusing them causes notices to be mailed to an empty home.
A common misconception is that the applicant must live in Ohio. Non-residents may apply, although they must designate an Ohio resident agent under R.C. 2109.21 before appointment.
Date of Death
Write the decedent’s date of death in MM/DD/YYYY format, taken directly from the certified death certificate.
For example, 03/14/2026 is the right format if Robert Lopez died on March 14, 2026.
A nuance arises when the death certificate lists a “presumed” or “found on” date because the body was discovered later. Use the date printed on the certificate, even if the family believes death occurred earlier. The court relies on the certificate.
A common mistake is using the funeral date or the date the family was notified. Both are wrong. Only the date on the death certificate is accepted.
A common misconception is that the date triggers the executor’s powers. It does not. The executor’s authority begins on the date the court issues Letters of Authority on Form 4.0, not the date of death.
Decedent’s Domicile (City, County, State)
This field captures where the decedent legally lived at death, which sets venue under R.C. 2107.11.
Write the city, county, and state of the decedent’s primary residence: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
For example, Robert Lopez’s domicile entry is Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, matching his driver’s license, voter registration, and tax returns.
A nuance applies to college students, military service members, and nursing-home residents. Domicile follows intent to return, not physical presence, so an Ohio service member stationed in Texas usually remains domiciled in Ohio.
A common mistake is listing the hospital city. A decedent who lived in Lima but died at the Cleveland Clinic is still domiciled in Lima, and the form should reflect Allen County.
A common misconception is that owning multiple homes lets the family choose the county. It does not. Only one domicile exists at a time.
Will Box: Original Will or Copy
Two checkboxes appear: one for original will and one for authenticated copy of will admitted to probate in another state.
Check the original box if you are presenting the ink-signed original. Check the authenticated copy box only if another state already admitted the will and you are filing an ancillary administration under R.C. 2129.08.
For example, Linh Tran, an executor probating her father’s Ohio estate where the will was already admitted in Michigan, checks the authenticated copy box and attaches the Michigan exemplified copy.
A nuance: a self-proving affidavit attached to the will does not change which box you check. The original is still the original.
A common mistake is checking the copy box because the applicant is filing a photocopy with the court while keeping the original at home. That is not allowed — the court keeps the original, and checking the wrong box can delay admission for weeks.
A common misconception is that an electronic will (under R.C. 2107.18) gets its own box. Ohio currently does not recognize purely electronic wills for most estates, so this issue rarely arises.
Will Execution Date and Codicil Information
This section asks for the date the will was signed and whether any codicils exist.
Write the date the will was executed in MM/DD/YYYY form, then list each codicil with its date. If there is no codicil, write NONE.
Will dated 06/22/2019; codicil dated 02/15/2023 is a complete entry when one amendment exists.
A nuance: a holographic codicil (handwritten and signed by the testator only) is not valid in Ohio under R.C. 2107.03, and listing one will draw a contest.
A common mistake is forgetting a codicil. The court treats every codicil as part of the will, and omitting one can later void the entire probate.
A common misconception is that an old will is replaced by a newer codicil. A codicil amends, it does not replace, unless the codicil expressly revokes prior provisions.
Surviving Spouse, Children, and Next of Kin
This section requires the applicant to list every surviving spouse, child, and next of kin under R.C. 2105.06. In most counties, the detail goes on Form 1.0, which attaches to Form 6.0.
List each person’s full legal name, relationship, age (or “adult”), and current address. Include all next of kin in the order of intestate succession, not just beneficiaries.
For example, Maria Lopez, spouse, adult, 482 Hartford Ave., Columbus OH 43215; Daniel Lopez, son, adult, 1290 Maple St., Dublin OH 43017; Sofia Lopez, daughter, age 16, 482 Hartford Ave., Columbus OH 43215.
A nuance: a child who predeceased the decedent but left living descendants must be listed with a note that the line is represented by grandchildren, who are then listed individually.
A common mistake is omitting estranged or out-of-contact relatives. The duty to disclose is absolute, and the court will reopen the estate if a missing heir surfaces later.
A common misconception is that disinherited children may be left off. They cannot. Disinheritance affects what they receive, not whether they must be named.
Estimated Value of the Estate
Two boxes ask for the estimated value of (a) personal property and (b) Ohio real estate.
Enter a good-faith fair-market estimate of each category, expressed in whole dollars. Use $75,000 style formatting. Round, do not invent precision.
For example, Personal property: $48,500; Real estate in Ohio: $215,000 is a reasonable entry for a modest estate with one home and a bank account.
A nuance: life insurance paid directly to a named beneficiary, retirement accounts with a beneficiary, and jointly titled property with right of survivorship are not part of the probate estate and should not be included here.
A common mistake is using the Zillow estimate or the county auditor’s tax value for real estate. Use a realistic market value, because the court compares this to the inventory filed later on Form 6.
A common misconception is that the estimate locks the estate value. It does not. The official value is set by the inventory and appraisal, not by Form 6.0.
Applicant’s Signature and Verification
The bottom of the form requires the applicant’s signature under oath. Many counties require notarization; others accept a clerk’s oath at the counter.
Sign in blue or black ink in the presence of a notary or the deputy clerk. Do not sign in advance — the oath is administered at the moment of signing.
For example, Maria Lopez signs her name in cursive on the applicant line, then the notary stamps and signs the jurat block below.
A nuance: if two co-applicants file (such as two adult children acting together), both must sign and both must swear the oath.
A common mistake is signing at home, then bringing the form to the clerk. The notarization is invalid because the notary did not witness the signature, and the form will be rejected.
A common misconception is that an attorney can sign for the applicant. The applicant must personally swear to the facts; an attorney signs only the separate “attorney for applicant” block.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three scenarios show how typical Ohio filers complete Form 6.0 from caption to signature. Each example uses one named filer and tracks the form section by section.
Scenario 1 — Maria Lopez, Surviving Spouse, Columbus
Maria’s husband Robert died at their Columbus home leaving a 2019 will naming her executor of a house and one joint bank account.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Probate Court of | FRANKLIN |
| Estate of | ROBERT JAMES LOPEZ, SR. |
| Case Number | (blank) |
| Applicant Name & Address | Maria Lopez, 482 Hartford Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Date of Death | 03/14/2026 |
| Domicile | Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio |
| Original/Copy Box | ☑ Original Will |
| Will Date / Codicils | Will dated 06/22/2019; NONE |
| Next of Kin (Form 1.0) | Maria Lopez, spouse; Daniel Lopez, son, adult; Sofia Lopez, daughter, 16 |
| Estimated Value | Personal: $22,000; Real estate: $215,000 |
| Signature | Maria Lopez, signed before Franklin County deputy clerk |
Scenario 2 — Jenna Whitfield, Adult-Child Executor, Cuyahoga County
Jenna is the named executor in her mother’s will. One of her three siblings is a minor stepbrother who lives with the stepfather.
| Form Section | What Jenna Enters |
|---|---|
| Probate Court of | CUYAHOGA |
| Estate of | PATRICIA ANN WHITFIELD |
| Case Number | (blank) |
| Applicant Name & Address | Jenna Whitfield, 7741 Edgewater Dr., Lakewood, OH 44107 |
| Date of Death | 01/08/2026 |
| Domicile | Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Original/Copy Box | ☑ Original Will |
| Will Date / Codicils | Will dated 11/03/2018; codicil dated 04/12/2022 |
| Next of Kin (Form 1.0) | Jenna Whitfield, daughter; Marcus Whitfield, son; Tyler Reed, stepson, 14 |
| Estimated Value | Personal: $94,000; Real estate: $0 (sold pre-death) |
| Signature | Jenna Whitfield, notarized at probate counter |
Scenario 3 — Anand Patel, Non-Resident Executor, Hamilton County
Anand lives in Atlanta and is the named executor in his Ohio father’s will. The Ohio estate is one Cincinnati rental property and a small checking account.
| Form Section | What Anand Enters |
|---|---|
| Probate Court of | HAMILTON |
| Estate of | RAVI K. PATEL |
| Case Number | (blank) |
| Applicant Name & Address | Anand Patel, 1455 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
| Date of Death | 02/27/2026 |
| Domicile | Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio |
| Original/Copy Box | ☑ Original Will |
| Will Date / Codicils | Will dated 09/14/2020; NONE |
| Next of Kin (Form 1.0) | Anand Patel, son; Priya Patel, daughter; Meera Patel, spouse (predeceased) |
| Estimated Value | Personal: $14,800; Real estate: $182,000 |
| Signature | Anand Patel, plus Ohio resident-agent designation under R.C. 2109.21 |
How to File the Completed Form
Ohio probate filings happen through three channels, and the channel depends on the county. Always verify on the Supreme Court of Ohio probate court directory before driving to the courthouse.
In person. Bring the completed Form 6.0, the original will, the certified death certificate, Form 1.0, Form 2.0 (or bond waiver), Form 4.0, Form 4.2, and your filing fee to the probate clerk’s window. Fees range from about $75 in small counties to about $200 in Cuyahoga County. Most counties accept cash, check, money order, or credit card (with a surcharge). Keep the date-stamped copy as proof of filing.
By mail. Send the packet certified mail with return receipt to the county probate court’s filing address listed on its website. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the file-stamped return copy. Processing typically takes 5 to 10 business days, longer in rural counties.
Online (e-filing). Counties such as Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Montgomery, and Summit accept e-filed Form 6.0 through their portals, although the original will must still be hand-delivered or mailed because the court has to keep the ink-signed paper.
Whichever channel you use, save your proof of filing in a labeled folder. Banks, title companies, and the Social Security Administration may ask for it before the official Letters of Authority arrive.
What Happens After You File
Once the clerk accepts Form 6.0, the probate judge or magistrate reviews the will. If the will is self-proving under R.C. 2107.04, the judge typically admits it without a hearing. If the will is not self-proving, the court may set a short hearing to take testimony from one of the attesting witnesses.
The court then issues an Entry Admitting Will to Probate (often Form 6.1) and proceeds to appoint the executor under Form 4.0. The applicant receives a date-stamped copy of the entry, and the case is added to the public docket.
Beneficiaries and next of kin must be notified within two weeks of will admission using Form 4.2, and any will contest must be filed within three months under R.C. 2107.76. After appointment, the executor takes the oath, posts any required bond, receives Letters of Authority, and begins gathering assets and filing the inventory on Form 6 within three months under Sup.R. 64.
Expect a typical Ohio estate to remain open six months at minimum because R.C. 2117.06 gives creditors six months from the date of death to present claims. Complex estates with real estate sales or tax issues can take 12 to 18 months.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Filing a photocopy instead of the original will. The court rejects the application and may require Form 3.0 with proof the original is truly lost.
- Listing the wrong county. Filing outside the decedent’s domicile forces a venue transfer under Sup.R. 56 and adds weeks of delay.
- Omitting a next of kin. The case can be reopened by the missing heir, and the executor may be personally liable for any improper distribution.
- Signing the form before reaching the notary. The notarization is invalid, the clerk rejects it, and the trip is wasted.
- Writing the wrong date of death. Any date that does not match the death certificate triggers a correction notice and an affidavit of identity.
- Skipping a codicil. Omitting a codicil can later void the probate and force a refiling of the entire estate.
- Estimating real estate at the auditor’s tax value. That value is usually below market, understating the estate and inviting later objection.
- Including non-probate assets in the value. Life insurance with named beneficiaries, joint accounts with right of survivorship, and POD accounts inflate the estate falsely and confuse beneficiaries.
- Leaving the applicant address blank. Court notices then bounce, and deadlines run while the applicant has no notice.
- Forgetting the filing fee. The clerk will not accept the packet without payment in an accepted form, even by one dollar short.
Each mistake above carries a direct cost. The Supreme Court of Ohio’s case management data on the probate forms page suggests that rejection adds an average of 14 calendar days to opening the estate, which delays funeral-bill payment, mortgage payment, and beneficiary distributions.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s.
- Do read the will completely before opening Form 6.0, because every entry on the form depends on the will’s exact terms.
- Do gather the certified death certificate first, because the form’s name and date fields must match it letter for letter.
- Do list every next of kin in order of intestate succession under R.C. 2105.06, even people who inherit nothing.
- Do call the probate clerk’s office to confirm fees, accepted payment, and any local cover sheet before you drive to the courthouse.
- Do bring a photo ID, because the clerk verifies the applicant’s identity at the counter.
- Do keep a date-stamped copy of every page, because banks and title companies will ask for proof.
Don’ts.
- Don’t sign the form before you reach the notary or deputy clerk, because the oath is part of the signature.
- Don’t guess on estate value, because a sloppy estimate can be challenged by beneficiaries later.
- Don’t omit codicils, even handwritten ones, because the court treats them as part of the will.
- Don’t use white-out or correction tape, because altered forms are routinely rejected.
- Don’t file in the county where the decedent died if it differs from the domicile.
- Don’t assume that being named executor in the will is enough — Form 6.0 admits the will, while Form 4.0 appoints the executor.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing pro se.
- Saves attorney fees that typically run $2,500–$5,000 for a routine Ohio estate.
- Gives the applicant direct control over timing, communications, and family disclosure.
- Encourages careful reading of the will, which often catches errors early.
- Builds direct rapport with the probate clerk’s office for future filings.
- Works well for small or uncontested estates with one or two beneficiaries.
Cons of filing pro se.
- Missing an heir or attachment can extend the case by months.
- Pro se filers cannot get legal advice from the clerk, only procedural help.
- Tax issues, real estate sales, and contested wills quickly exceed pro se ability.
- Personal liability attaches to executors who distribute incorrectly.
- Grief and paperwork are a poor combination, and burnout is common before the inventory is filed.
FAQs
Can I file Form 6.0 if I am not named in the will?
Yes. Any interested person — a creditor, a beneficiary, a next of kin, or the will custodian — may file Form 6.0 under R.C. 2107.11, though the court still appoints the executor named in the will.
Do I have to use the Supreme Court of Ohio version of Form 6.0?
Yes. All Ohio probate courts use the statewide standard form, although some counties add a local cover sheet that must accompany it.
Is there a deadline to file Form 6.0?
Yes. Under R.C. 2107.10, a will must be offered for probate within three years of the date of death, or it loses its legal effect.
Do I write the decedent’s name as it appears in the will or on the death certificate?
Yes — use the death certificate name. Match the death certificate exactly, and add “AKA” with the will’s version of the name if they differ.
What if the original will is lost?
No, you cannot file Form 6.0 alone. You must file Form 3.0 (Application for Probate of Lost Will) with proof of the will’s terms and proof the original was not revoked.
Do I list disinherited children on the next-of-kin section?
Yes. Disinheritance affects inheritance, not disclosure, so every child must appear on Form 1.0 attached to Form 6.0.
Can I leave the case number blank?
Yes. The clerk assigns the case number when the filing is accepted, and writing anything in that field can cause rejection.
Is notarization always required?
No, not always. Many Ohio counties allow the deputy clerk to administer the oath at the counter instead of a separate notary, but call ahead to confirm.
Do I include life insurance in the estimated estate value?
No. Life insurance paid to a named beneficiary, retirement accounts with beneficiaries, and survivorship property are non-probate assets and stay off Form 6.0.
Can a non-Ohio resident file Form 6.0?
Yes. Non-residents may file and serve as executor under R.C. 2109.21, but they must appoint an Ohio resident agent for service of process.
Does e-filing replace the need to deliver the original will?
No. Even in e-filing counties like Franklin and Cuyahoga, the ink-signed original will must be physically delivered to the court.
Will the court hold a hearing on my Form 6.0?
No, usually not. Self-proving wills under R.C. 2107.04 are typically admitted without a hearing, although the court can set one if it has questions.
Do I need to file Form 6.0 if the estate is small?
Yes, if there is real estate or a will. Even small estates with a will must admit the will through Form 6.0, although the executor may then use the summary release process under R.C. 2113.03.
Can two people sign Form 6.0 as co-applicants?
Yes. Co-applicants — such as two adult children — may both sign, and both must swear to the oath in front of the notary or clerk.
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