Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees

Where to get the official form

The official version of Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees is published as a PDF by the Ohio courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:

How to file Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees in Ohio

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees (1.0) is the right form for your situation. Ohio probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
3. Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, and Devisees to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Ohio county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).