Ensures that the assets of a deceased person are collected, maintained, and properly distributed among his or her heirs, beneficiaries, and / or creditors according to the will of the decedent and the laws of the State of Ohio.

Administers estates and trusts; processes adoptions (937-224-8498), name changes, birth certificate corrections, and registration of delayed birth; issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records (937-225-4657); appoints guardianship of minors for incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and retarded persons(937-225-4617), and approves wrongful death actions.

Administers the probate estate of a deceased person living in Allen County at the time of death or involving property in Allen County. Processes applications regarding estates and trusts. Does not assist in filing and does not offer legal advice.

Administers the probate estate of a deceased person. The assets and the value of the assets are determined and then distributed to persons entitled to them by will or law. Processes applications regarding estates and trusts. The purpose of a probate estate is to protect and conserve assets, provide for the payment of outstanding debts and taxes, and distribution of assets to persons entitled to them by will or law. Estates with and without wills are probated. In some circumstances, probate is not needed such as with survivorship tenancy and joint and survivorship property. Administers trusts in wills only, not living trusts.

Provides legal proceedings for the following areas: * Guardianships and Conservatorships * Estate Administration * Issuance of Marriage Licenses * Civil Commitments * Adoptions * Name Changes * Trusts * Wrongful Deaths and Minor Settlements * Birth Corrections * Delayed Registrations * Volunteer Guardianship Program * Marriage License information in separate program record.

Evaluates cases related to estate administration where there is no bond or where the home or another asset is the primary reason for probate. Will also evaluate cases of posthumous paternity where decedent had a work history. Guardianship where ward's access to healthcare or benefits or education is affected; guardianship where applicant is an adult ward and seeking to prevent the establishment or termination of a guardianship.

Provides a legal proceeding to determine the deceased's assets, the value and the method of distribution to heirs as is provided by law. Some other duties of this court are: Guardianships, Trusts, Civil Commitments, Adoptions, Name Changes, Birth Registrations/Corrections, and Marriage Licenses (see separate program info on marriage licenses).

Evaluates cases related to estate administration where there is no bond or where the home or another asset is the primary reason for probate. Will also evaluate cases of posthumous paternity where decedent had a work history. Guardianship where ward's access to healthcare or benefits or education is affected; guardianship where applicant is an adult ward and seeking to prevent the establishment or termination of a guardianship.

Administers the probate estate of a deceased person living in Medina County at the time of death or involving property in Medina County. Processes applications regarding estates and trusts. Does not assist in filing and does not offer legal advice.