About Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate
Allows creditors to formally notify the probate court of a claim due and owing by a decedent's estate.
When you'd use it: When a creditor has a claim against an estate and needs to present it to the executor/administrator after their appointment but before the final account is filed, within the statutory period.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate 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 Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate (CCPC FORM 24.75) when when a creditor has a claim against an estate and needs to present it to the executor/administrator after their appointment but before the final account is filed, within the statutory period. 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 Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate 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 Notice of Claim Against Decedent's Estate 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).