| Court Name |
Hocking County Juvenile & Probate Courts |
Court Address
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1 E Main St Logan, Ohio 43138
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-740-385-3022 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://juvenile.hocking.us/ |
| Local Rules |
https://juvenile.hocking.us/pdf/prbRules-20201209.pdf |
| Court Forms |
See website |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Hocking 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 |
Monday - Friday; Probate Court: 8:30am - 4:00pm; Juvenile Court: 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Summary of Services |
Ohio generally requires an executor or administrator serving an estate in Hocking County to post a bond unless the will waives it or the beneficiaries are also the fiduciary. The bond is typically set at double the value of the personal property unless a lower amount is authorized. |
| Court History |
In Ohio, the Probate Court is a division of the Court of Common Pleas. Estates, guardianships, and trusts for Hocking County are handled there. Hocking County Juvenile & Probate Courts, located in Logan, handles probate administration for Hocking County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Hocking County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Hocking 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. |