Ohio uses formal, court-supervised probate, which makes an attorney worthwhile for most estates in Fulton County — the filing sequence, notice requirements, and accounting leave little room for error. Estates under the small-estate threshold are the usual exception.
Probate attorney fees in Ohio are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Fulton County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Probate Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmWauseon, OH
Since 1982 · Serves 4 counties
Barber, Kaper, Stamm, McWatters, Whitlock & Maloney is the largest law firm in Fulton County, serving Wauseon and surrounding northwest Ohio since 1982. Attorney Jan Stamm leads the estate planning practice with over 30 years of experience. The firm also serves as Special Counsel to the Attorney General of Ohio, a position held since 1972.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
- Office
- 124 North Fulton StreetWauseon, OH 43567
Bish, Butler & Thompson traces its roots to 1907 and serves clients throughout northwest Ohio, northeast Indiana, and south central Michigan. The firm offers estate planning and probate services from Bryan, the county seat of Williams County, with nearly 200 years of combined legal experience among staff.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
- Office
- 1210 West High StreetBryan, OH 43506
FirmDefiance, OH
Since 1880
Clemens, Korhn, Liming & Warncke is the oldest law firm in Defiance County, founded in 1880. The firm provides estate planning and administration services across 12 northwest Ohio counties. All member attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
- Office
- 419 Fifth Street, Suite 2000Defiance, OH 43512
Diller & Rice serves Northwest Ohio with estate planning, probate, tax planning, family business succession planning, asset protection, and elder law including Medicaid and VA eligibility. The firm covers Van Wert, Mercer, Paulding, Defiance, Allen, Auglaize, and surrounding counties.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more
- Office
- 124 East Main StreetVan Wert, OH 45891
FirmFindlay, OH
Since 1948
Drake, Phillips, Kuenzli & Clark has been a pillar of legal service in Northwest Ohio since its founding in 1948. The firm's team of six attorneys provides estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate services to clients throughout Hancock County and the surrounding region.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
- Office
- 301 South Main StreetFindlay, OH 45840
Kendall & Meyer Law has specialized in estate planning and probate for over 40 years, serving individuals and families in Allen County and the Lima area. The firm focuses on estate administration, wills, trusts, and probate matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate
- Office
- 121 W. High Street, Suite 602Lima, OH 45801
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