Post Mortem Estate Administration | Lorain County Probate Court
Ensures that the assets of a deceased person are collected, maintained, and properly distributed among their heirs, beneficiaries, and / or creditors according to the will of the decedent and the laws of the State of Ohio.
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Physical Address
225 Court Street, Unit 611, Lorain County Justice Center, Elyria, OH 44035
Hours
Same as site hours.
Fax
(440) 328-2157
Voice
Application process
Call the office or visit the website for more information. Pursuant to the statutes and local Court rules, the basic steps of administration are as follows: - Application for authority to administer the estate and to admit the will to probate if one exists. - Appointment of fiduciary. - Gathering of assets and obtaining appraisals as required. - Filing the inventory in a timely manner. - Payment of estate debts. - Filing of estate and income tax returns and payment of taxes, if any. - Distribution of remaining assets to beneficiary(s). - Closing the estate by filing a final account or certificate of termination in a timely manner.
Fee
Varies according to service.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Lorain County.
Languages
Court-appointed foreign language or sign language interpreters available upon request. Call ahead to request an interpreter.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Agency info
Lorain County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, correction of birth records, probate civil matters, and issuance of marriage licenses.