About Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s)
This form requests court authorization to disburse an attorney decedent's client trust accounts (IOLTA) to an applicant attorney for proper distribution of client funds in accordance with Ohio bar rules.
When you'd use it: File this form in the probate court when a deceased Ohio-licensed attorney's trust account(s) containing client funds need to be accessed and distributed by another attorney.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s) 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 Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s) in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s) (13.11) when file this form in the probate court when a deceased Ohio-licensed attorney's trust account(s) containing client funds need to be accessed and distributed by another attorney. 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 Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s) 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 Application to Disburse Attorney Decedent's Trust Account(s) 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).