About Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance
To request court authorization to apportion a family allowance among a surviving spouse and/or minor children of a decedent.
When you'd use it: When a fiduciary seeks to divide the family allowance between a surviving spouse and minor children who are not the spouse's children, or among multiple minor children when there is no surviving spouse.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance 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 Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance (7.2A) when when a fiduciary seeks to divide the family allowance between a surviving spouse and minor children who are not the spouse's children, or among multiple minor children when there is no surviving spouse. 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 Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance 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 Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance 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).