About Notice of Claim of Interested Person
Allows an interested person (other next of kin) to notify the probate court of their entitlement to notice of applications to approve wrongful death and survival claims settlements and distributions.
When you'd use it: File when you qualify as other next of kin entitled to notice under Ohio Rule of Superintendence 70 and wish to claim notice rights in an estate involving wrongful death or survival claims.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Notice of Claim of Interested Person 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 of Interested Person in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Notice of Claim of Interested Person (Form 70) when file when you qualify as other next of kin entitled to notice under Ohio Rule of Superintendence 70 and wish to claim notice rights in an estate involving wrongful death or survival claims. 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 of Interested Person 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 of Interested Person 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).