These probate forms packets are intended for persons who want to commence a probate proceeding in this Court without the assistance of an attorney. The Court highly recommends that such persons, before filing any probate forms with the Court, schedule and have a meeting with the Court’s Help Center. A Help Center meeting can be scheduled by calling 440-226-7339.

Probate Estate Matters

Request Form – Legal Packets for Probate Estate Matters

Application to Probate Will
Application to Probate “Lost” Will
Application for Full Administration
Application to Relieve Estate from Administration
Application for Summary Release from Administration
Application for Short Form Release
Application for Certificate of Transfer
Application to Release Medical and Medical Billing Records
Application to Release Financial Information

Guardianship/Challenged Persons Matters

Request Form – Legal Packets for Guardianship/Challenged Persons Matters

Application for Appointment of Guardian – Incompetent Adult
Application for Emergency Appointment of Guardian – Incompetent Adult
Application for Appointment of Guardian – Minor
Application for Emergency Appointment of Guardian – Minor
Affidavit for Civil Commitment

Name Change/Legal Conformity of Name Matter

Request Form – Legal Packets for Name Change/Legal Conformity of Name

Application for Name Change – Adult
Application for Name Change – Minor
Application for Legal Conformity of Name – Adult
Application for Legal Conformity of Name – Minor

Miscellaneous Matters

Request Form – Legal Packets for Other Probate Matters

Application for Correction of Birth Record
Application to Settle Minor’s Claim
Application to Reopen Estate