What is the probate court?
The Probate Court is established in each county of Ohio to supervise the administration of the estate of a decedent (the person who has died) who was a legal resident in the county at the time of his or her death. Each transaction involved in the administration of an estate (such as paying a decedent’s bill) is subject to the examination and approval of the Probate Court. Other matters within the Probate Court’s jurisdiction are: issuance of marriage licenses, adoptions, guardianship proceedings, and the involuntary commitment of the mentally ill.
