About Judgment Entry of Insolvency
A court judgment entry finding that an estate is insolvent, approving the insolvency schedule of claims, and ordering how claims are to be paid from available assets.
When you'd use it: Used by the probate court after a hearing on a representation of insolvency and insolvency schedule of claims, when claims against the estate exceed its assets.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Judgment Entry of Insolvency 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: November 5, 2026
How to file Judgment Entry of Insolvency in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Judgment Entry of Insolvency (Form 24.6) when used by the probate court after a hearing on a representation of insolvency and insolvency schedule of claims, when claims against the estate exceed its assets. 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 Judgment Entry of Insolvency 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 Judgment Entry of Insolvency 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).