| Court Name |
Hancock County Probate Court |
Court Address
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308 Dorney Plaza Findlay, Ohio 45840
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-419-424-7079 Fax +1-419-424-7898 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://probate.co.hancock.oh.us/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hancock County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
during regular business hours |
| Summary of Services |
Serving as an executor or administrator for an estate in Hancock 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 Hancock County. Probate matters for Hancock County are handled by Hancock County Probate Court in Findlay. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hancock County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hancock County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Ohio, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |