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Probate Filing | Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Probate Division

1 Lakeside Ave., Rm. 121, Cleveland, OH 44113

Eligibility

Adults 18 or older. The person filing does not have to live in Cuyahoga County, but the deceased person whose estate will be probated must have resided in Cuyahoga County and potential wards (for guardianship) or conservatees must reside in Cuyahoga County. May be other eligibility depending on what forms are being filed.

Required documents

May need a Photo ID. or birth certificate other items may be needed depending on what is being filed.

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.
(216) 443-8948

Voice - voice | E-File Help Desk

https://probate.cuyahogacounty.us

Application process

Phone for information or walk-in for service M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm, best to arrive by 4:00pm. Some information and forms such as those needed to file for probate may be obtained through the website.

Fees

Fixed fee for most filings.

Service area

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Accepts filings of petitions relating to issues dealing with probate estates, wills, trusts, and conservatorship/guardianship. Does not provide legal advice or assistance with filling out forms.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court - Probate Division

Supervises the administration of estates and trusts relating to wills. Also has jurisdiction of guardianships, adoptions, marriage licenses, name changes, land appropriations, and hospitalization of mentally ill persons.