About Waiver of Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate
Allows interested parties to waive notice of hearing on an application to admit a lost, spoliated, or destroyed will to probate under Ohio Revised Code sections 2107.26 and 2107.27.
When you'd use it: When parties wish to waive their right to notice of the hearing on an application to probate a will that has been lost, damaged, or destroyed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate 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 Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate (FORM 2.0.1) when when parties wish to waive their right to notice of the hearing on an application to probate a will that has been lost, damaged, or destroyed. 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 Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate 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 Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will to Probate 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).