| Court Name |
Jackson County Probate Court |
Court Address
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350 Portsmouth St Jackson, Ohio 45640
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-740-286-1401 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.jacksoncountyohio.us/elected-officials/probate-court/ |
| Local Rules |
See website |
| Court Forms |
See website |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Jackson County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Summary of Services |
Ohio generally requires an executor or administrator serving an estate in Jackson 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 Jackson County are handled there. Probate matters for Jackson County are handled by Jackson County Probate Court in Jackson. Case information for Jackson County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Jackson County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Ohio, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |