About Fiduciary's Account
An executor or administrator accounts for all receipts and disbursements during a specified accounting period and requests approval and settlement of the account by the probate court.
When you'd use it: Filed when a fiduciary needs to report on estate management activities, either as a partial account during administration, a final account at estate closing, or a supplemental final account.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Fiduciary's Account 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:
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Source: supremecourt.ohio.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Fiduciary's Account in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Fiduciary's Account (13.0) when filed when a fiduciary needs to report on estate management activities, either as a partial account during administration, a final account at estate closing, or a supplemental final account. Double-check it's 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.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Fiduciary's Account 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.
- 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.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Fiduciary's Account 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).