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Allen County Ohio
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Court Name Allen County Juvenile & Probate Court
Court Address
1000 Wardhill Ave
Lima, Ohio 45805
Contact Info Phone +1-419-223-8501     Fax +1-419-221-0460
Email probate@allencountyohio.com
Court Website https://allenohioprobate.com/
Local Rules See website
Court Forms See website
Court Fees Probate filing costs in Allen County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above.
Hours Open 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Summary of Services Ohio law calls for a representative in Allen County to be bonded in most cases, often at double the personal property value. A will can waive the requirement, as can certain beneficiary arrangements.
Court History Ohio is one of the states with a separate Probate Court in each county. The court serving Allen County hears estate, guardianship, and trust matters. Allen County Juvenile & Probate Court, located in Lima, handles probate administration for Allen County. Case information for Allen County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search.
Additional Information If an estate in Allen County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Allen County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Ohio, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started.

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