About Inventory and Appraisal
Fiduciary documents the complete inventory of decedent's estate assets, values them, and obtains appraiser certification of non-readily ascertainable property values.
When you'd use it: File with the probate court after the fiduciary takes possession of estate assets and determines their values, as required by Ohio Revised Code §2115.02 and §2115.09.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Inventory and Appraisal 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 Inventory and Appraisal in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Inventory and Appraisal (6.0) when file with the probate court after the fiduciary takes possession of estate assets and determines their values, as required by Ohio Revised Code §2115.02 and §2115.09. 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 Inventory and Appraisal 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 Inventory and Appraisal 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).