| Court Name |
Butler County Probate Court |
Court Address
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101 High St Hamilton, Ohio 45011
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-513-887-3294 Fax - Email probatecourt@bcohio.gov
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| Court Website |
https://probatecourt.bcohio.gov/ |
| Local Rules |
https://probatecourt.bcohio.gov/Local-Rules |
| Court Forms |
https://probatecourt.bcohio.gov/Probate-Forms |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Butler County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (excluding holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as an executor or administrator for an estate in Butler County typically requires a bond in Ohio unless waived. Courts frequently set the bond at double the value of the personal property. |
| Court History |
The Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas, is Ohio's forum for estates and administers probate for Butler County. Probate matters for Butler County are handled by Butler County Probate Court in Hamilton. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Butler County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Butler 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 Butler 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. |