| Court Name |
Pike County Probate Court |
Court Address
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230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 600 Waverly, Ohio 45690
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-740-947-2560 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.pikecountypjcourt.com/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Court costs for Pike 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 - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and on legal holidays) |
| Summary of Services |
In Pike County, a fiduciary usually posts a bond under Ohio law unless the will waives it or the only beneficiary is the fiduciary. The amount is commonly double the personal property value unless the court allows less. |
| Court History |
Probate for Pike County is handled by Ohio's dedicated Probate Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas with jurisdiction over estates and guardianships. Pike County Probate Court, located in Waverly, handles probate administration for Pike County. Case information for Pike County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Some Pike 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. |