About Application to Relieve Estate From Administration
This form allows an applicant to petition the probate court to relieve a decedent's estate from administration when the total assets fall below statutory limits.
When you'd use it: File this form when the estate assets do not exceed the applicable threshold amounts under Ohio Revised Code 2113.03, allowing the estate to bypass formal probate administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application to Relieve Estate From Administration 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 Relieve Estate From Administration in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application to Relieve Estate From Administration (5.0) when file this form when the estate assets do not exceed the applicable threshold amounts under Ohio Revised Code 2113.03, allowing the estate to bypass formal probate administration. 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 Relieve Estate From Administration 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 Relieve Estate From Administration 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).