The Trusts, Estates & Wealth Management group is based in Akron and serves clients across Ohio. It handles probate, estate and trust administration, and trust and estate litigation, along with family business and farm succession planning. Founded 1876; more than 210 lawyers across thirteen offices.
Probate in Hamilton County
Probate Court Record
Hamilton County Probate Court
Hamilton County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Office
230 East 9th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Website
E-filing
Filing in person
Walk-ins accepted
Self-represented filing
Allowed
Self-help forms
How to file probate in Hamilton County →
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Probate Litigation Firms Serving Hamilton County
The Toledo office anchors the Wealth Strategies practice in Ohio. It handles estate and trust administration, probate, and trust and estate litigation, along with wealth-preservation and tax planning. Founded 1925; an OSBA-certified specialist leads the service line.
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Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Ohio
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Last Will and Testament
In Ohio, a will is signed before 2ORC § 2107.03Verified Oct 19, 2026View source witnesses, and no self-proving affidavit is availableORC § 2107.03Verified Oct 19, 2026View source.
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Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Ohio
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Ohio: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Ohio.
How Much Does Probate Cost?
Probate on a $500,000 estate in Ohio costs an estimated $26,234ORC § 2113.36 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source. Attorney fees run 1.8%Modeled estimate under ORC § 2113.36 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source to 2.8%Modeled estimate under ORC § 2113.36 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage): the hours the statutory fee schedules imply, at the state's surveyed hourly rateVerified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate under a reasonable-compensation standard.
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Who Inherits Without a Will?
Without a will in Ohio, a surviving spouse takes the entire estateORC § 2105.06Verified Oct 21, 2026View source when every child of either spouse is a child of both, and descendants divide what passes to them per capita with representationORC §§ 2105.11 to 2105.13Verified Oct 21, 2026View source.
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What Are the Creditor Claim Deadlines?
In Ohio, creditors have 6 monthsORC § 2117.06 (eff. 4-3-2023, SB 202, 134th GA)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source from the date of death to present claims; late claims are barred.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Ohio: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysR.C. §§ 2115.02, 2115.06, 2113.69Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 6 monthsR.C. §§ 2117.06, 2117.07, 2117.12, 2117.25Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 9 months.
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How Much Can an Executor Charge?
Ohio sets executor compensation by statute — about $15,000 on a $500,000 estate, roughly 3.0%ORC § 2113.35Verified Sep 8, 2026View source.
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