About Waiver of Partial Account
Allows all legatees, devisees, or heirs to waive the filing of a partial account by the fiduciary, with this waiver substituted in lieu of the account.
When you'd use it: When a fiduciary who would otherwise be required to file a partial account has obtained written consent from all beneficiaries to waive that filing requirement.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Partial 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: probate.cuyahogacounty.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Waiver of Partial Account in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Partial Account (13.4) when when a fiduciary who would otherwise be required to file a partial account has obtained written consent from all beneficiaries to waive that filing requirement. 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 Waiver of Partial 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 Waiver of Partial 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).