Disclaimer: Not affiliated with this court. Info is for convenience only; please verify with the court.
| Court Name | Ross County Court of Common Pleas Probate-Juvenile Divisions |
| Court Address |
2 N. Paint St, Suite A Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 |
| Contact Info | Phone (740) 774-1177 or (740) 774-1179 Fax +1-740-774-3711 Email cherismitley@rosscountyohiocourts.gov |
| Court Website | https://www.rossprobatejuvenile.com/ |
| Local Rules | https://www.rossprobatejuvenile.com/LocalRules.htm |
| Court Forms | https://www.rossprobatejuvenile.com/CourtForms.htm |
| Court Fees | Filing fees for Ross 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 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. Closed on all legal holidays |
| Summary of Services | Ohio law calls for a representative in Ross County to be bonded in most cases, often at double the personal property value. A will can waive the requirement, as can certain beneficiary arrangements. |
| Court History | Ohio is one of the states with a separate Probate Court in each county. The court serving Ross County hears estate, guardianship, and trust matters. In Chillicothe, Ross County Court of Common Pleas Probate-Juvenile Divisions serves Ross County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Ross County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information | When a Ross 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. |
Need a Ross County probate bond or a Ohio guardianship bond for this court?
Get instant pricing and fast approval at ProbateCourtBond.com.
Apply here.
ADVERTISEMENTS
