Ohio Probate Requirements
Ohio probate requirements: small estate threshold $100,000, creditor notice 6 months from appointment, Probate Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Ohio
| Small estate threshold | $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | No specific deadline |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 6 months from appointment |
| Inventory deadline | 3 months after appointment |
| Executor residency | No residency requirement |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | 4% on first $100,000, 3% on next $300,000, declining thereafter |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $145,425 |
| Vehicle transfer | Transfer on death designation available |
| Probate court | Probate Court |
Sources
- Ohio Probate Courts
- Ohio Revised Code Title 21 (Courts—Probate—Juvenile)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or a licensed Ohio attorney.