| Court Name |
Van Wert Probate & Juvenile Court |
Court Address
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108 E. Main St Van Wert, Ohio 45891
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-419-238-0027 Fax +1-419-238-7315 Email probate@vwprobjuvcourt.com
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| Court Website |
https://vwprobjuvcourt.com/ |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Fees for Van Wert County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm; Closed on all legal holidays |
| Summary of Services |
Ohio law calls for a representative in Van Wert 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 Van Wert County hears estate, guardianship, and trust matters. In Van Wert, Van Wert Probate & Juvenile Court serves Van Wert County for estate and probate administration. Case information for Van Wert County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Van Wert County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Ohio and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |