Muskingum County, Ohio Probate Court

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Court Name	Muskingum County Probate Court
Court Address	401 Main St, 1st Floor Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Contact Info	Phone +1-740-455-7113 Fax +1-740-455-7173 Email -
Court Website	https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Courts/Probate/
Local Rules	https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Courts/Probate/Local-Rules/
Court Forms	https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Courts/Probate/Forms/
Court Fees	Probate filing costs in Muskingum 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 (closed on legal holidays)
Summary of Services	Under Ohio probate law, a representative in Muskingum County is ordinarily bonded, generally at twice the personal property value, unless the will waives it or the fiduciary is the sole beneficiary.
Court History	Ohio has a dedicated Probate Court in each county operating as a division of the Court of Common Pleas, which hears estate, guardianship, and trust matters for Muskingum County. Probate matters for Muskingum County are handled by Muskingum County Probate Court in Zanesville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Muskingum County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested.
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