Franklin County Probate Court

Category: City government office in Columbus, Ohio

Address: 373 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Phone: +16145253894

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Kaela Criddle

Sep 7, 2022

Gabrielle with the Clerk's office is one of the most unprofessional and rude clerks I have ever dealt with in my 10+ years of legal work. Please consider the attitudes of your employees before you hire them. They are representatives of your County and your state.

Meemee Taylor

Sep 1, 2022

Clean, fast, and easy

mitch adams

Aug 27, 2022

Our experience was very good. We talked with Melissa on the phone to see if we could get help if we showed up. Melissa was at the front desk and helped as much as she could. Then she introduced us to Heather Sunday, wow what a beautiful person she was,.very caring and helpful. She went above and beyond to get everything done. My husband and i appreciate everything that was done for us. Thank you so much Mellisa and Heather. Mr and Mrs Adams ..

April Clark

Jun 2, 2022

The magistrate in guardianship hearing was understanding, professional, and very thorough. A very nice lady as well. I have taken stars off as I paid a $199 application fee already just to receive a letter stating another $49 is required for the completion of my guardianship appointment, magistrates decision (I didn’t know that was a extra cost), copies. This is excessive and how anyone without the means simply looking to ensure their love one’s health, wellness and overall quality of life is optimized could afford these charges is puzzling. What does the $199 dollars paid already cover? The hearing was by zoom and the magistrate wasn’t even on camera- was that a charge? Any insight, I am surprised at the costs to be honest, and an extra charge for the court decision seems a bit odd but learn something new everyday I suppose. Certainly there are family members of vulnerable population individuals, in need of guidance and support that are seeking guardianship that do not follow through due to these prices. Unfortunate I did call and request a itemized invoice for each item listed in the letter as I know the decision, the magistrate told me and is it not public record? So how much for copies $49 for 4 copies the magistrate stated I would receive?

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Questions & Answers

Who can i ask about power of attorney for my deceased brother ? There is no spouse or children

Diana Scarberry | Sep 10, 2018
Kimberly Burke | Oct 14, 2021

Unfortunately, you can't get power of attorney and act on someone's behalf after they've died. According to the law, a power of attorney must be executed while the principal is alive and of sound mind.

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How can I find filed wills?

Anita Smith | Sep 10, 2018
Kimberly Burke | Oct 14, 2021

If a person files their Will, it's with the county probate court; usually where they resided at the time of filing. They may have kept a copy at their home or gave someone such as their POA a copy to hold for safe keeping. It's not required to have it filed but if they did, the probate court is where it's usually held. Sometimes if an attorney draws up a Will, they will keep a copy.

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I need a certified copy of my marriage record. It is supposed to cost $2.00. Which site should I click on?

Linda Farnham | Sep 10, 2018
Marla Raffield | Sep 10, 2019

I need a certified copy of my marriage from 1964. Where can I obtain the information?

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I am the executor of my Mom's estate. I just received a check from insurance co in her name. Can I cash it?

Teresa Pannell | Sep 10, 2018
Teresa Pannell | Sep 10, 2018

The Estate has been closed for sometime.

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Is a person's house considered in the assets

Barb Monk | Sep 10, 2018
Kimberly Burke | Oct 14, 2021

A house, like any other object that comes into your possession, is classified as an asset.

Is the court open to the public? Can papers be filed in person or do we still have to mail everything in?

mark willi | May 12, 2022
Keegan Shoemaker | May 12, 2022

They have a drop box in the lobby. As of last week, you could not walk into the Court to file anything.

I need a certified copy of my marriage for my driver's license renewal. How and where can I obtain that ?

muretta kasten | Sep 9, 2021
Ashley Harris | Sep 9, 2021

Go down to the probate court and go to the 23rd floor to the marriage office. Tell them you need an abstract of marriage. They are 2.00 each copy.

How do i file a counter claim for a divorce

karen nutter | Sep 9, 2020
George M. Wolfe | Sep 9, 2020

Forms available at the supreme court of Ohio website. Then e-file. Paper filing no longer accepted.

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My son passed and the only assets he had was 2 cars how can I change the title

Deborah Shaw | Aug 19, 2022
Meemee Taylor | Sep 2, 2022

I'm sorry, I'm not sure

Where do you go for name changes?

Dayton “IDisagreeWithyou” beilshmidt | May 12, 2022
Joseph Price | May 12, 2022

Probate Court

How do I go about filing for adoption of a child that I currently have custody of?

Michelle Williams | May 12, 2022
Ana Rose | May 12, 2022

IDK ask your mom

Can you get a birth certificate there

steven brown | Nov 13, 2021
Keegan Shoemaker | Nov 13, 2021

No

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If husband passes away and they owned a home if the property title has it as husband's name & wife's name does she have to go thru probate to sell property???

Peggy Highfield | Sep 9, 2021
Jeff Jantz | Sep 9, 2021

Don't think so

How can I get a copy of my marriage certificate

Nellie Slye | Sep 9, 2021
Mr Noitall | Sep 9, 2021

Call the Probate court. They can mail you a copy or you can make an appointment. $2 a copy

My brother married in 1994 and never got a divorce. He remarried in 2018. He passed away a couple of weeks ago. Which wife has the right to make decisions about his body. No will available.

Janice McCoy | Sep 9, 2021
Kimberly M. | Sep 9, 2021

I would guess the original wife from 1994. Since he was never legally divorced, I don't see him as being legally married to wife number 2. Therefore, he technically is still married to wife number 1 and she has the power.

When and where is the next class for Legal Guardians to take for their once a year training?

Bonnie Jones | Sep 9, 2020
Erik von Frese | Sep 9, 2020

The courses are available online at any time. Registration and further information is at this link: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/Boards/judCollege/adultGuardianship/

If I am a minister can I marry me and my significant other?

Navitta Nelson | Sep 9, 2020
Feleta Green | Sep 9, 2020

Yes you can.

where do I go to be married by the Justice of the peace in franklin county ohio?

Larry Wurm | Sep 9, 2020
Famous Seamus | Sep 9, 2020

Call the court.

My fiance passed on July 11th leaving no will how do I get his name off the memorandum title and mine put on...

Kim Billiter | Sep 9, 2020
Megan Howard | Sep 9, 2020

I think you should be able to have that changed with a certified copy of his death certificate

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Where do I send a motion to change school district of financial responsibility for a child of compulsory school age?

Henry W. Alexander | Sep 9, 2020
George M. Wolfe | Sep 9, 2020

Either juvenile court or domestic relations court, depending upon the county and whether the parents were married.

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What is Bertha McGill's address or phone number?

Craig Boffman | Sep 10, 2019
Craig Boffman | Sep 10, 2019

Hey Tracy how you doing,

I need a copy of my marriage certificate to file for divorce, however I now in in England (UK). So wanted to know if I have to travel to the U.S in person to request for a copy?

OHEMAA TATYANA | Sep 10, 2019
Michael Gardner | Sep 10, 2019

You could have a friend do it. Just need to know your names and date of marriage.

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I need a certified copy of my marriage license. Where do I need to obtain this on line?

Sharon Sabo | Sep 10, 2019
Karin Siemens | Sep 10, 2019

You could also try department of vital statistics.

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My mother passed away on May 9. She gave my son power of attorney the day before she passed. Now my niece wants her home. Is there anything she can legally do?

Susan Spencer | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

The mother's children will inherit the home, unless specified otherwise in a will. Her son can't do anything now with the power of attorney. Niece could possibly buy it from the Estate.

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How can I find out if I actually have Power of Attorney for minor child

Linda Kirk | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

Unlikely you do, without a copy

There is no estate; my bank needs a Letter of Authority in order for me to access my late husband's bank account, which is in his name only. I was advised to go to Probate Court w/certified copy of Death Cert & I would be granted Ltr of Authority.

Elizabeth Balvin | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

I agree with Michael. You cannot get a letter of authority by just showing a death certificate. You need to open an estate. Also, if there are children of your late husband, they may be entitled to a share.

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I need the location of my marriage ceremony. I have the date - where do I locate this information ?

Elizabeth Balvin | Sep 10, 2019
Gregory Benroth | Sep 10, 2019

Location of your ceremony is on you. Wedding license can be obtained at Franklin County Probate Court, Judge Robert G. Montgomery presiding.

What is the cost for a Letter of Authority ? Thank you.

Elizabeth Balvin | Sep 10, 2019
Michael Gardner | Sep 10, 2019

If there is already an estate, you should have money on account, they would deduct from the deposir.

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My mom passed away and her car is in the the impound lot I need to know what I'll have to do to get it out

Doug Small | Sep 10, 2019
Michael Gardner | Sep 10, 2019

Call the probate court, it will be the easiest way. They will tell you the steps to take.

How do I find out a judgement to force a public sale or stripping of fiduciary .and if not how long or short of time for decision.

Shannon Hundley | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

Judgments are public record. You can look them up online or in the clerk of courts office, depending on which court. In order to remove a fiduciary, you have to prove he or she is not fulfilling the requirements of the court. Feel free to contact me for assistance as removing a fiduciary is not something you can do yourself.

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Which court do I go to the executor is using assets for there own good. Will not shows Bank records items sold. I am a beneficiary to the estate so are my four siblings. The executor is my sister thank you

P Lee | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

You can contact me, and file objections to the account or inventory. So yes, Probate Court is the right place.

How can I access records for Slaves in 1860 in Franklin County?

Christine Day | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1860slaveschedule

Filing claiment was fiduciary for deseast owners estate,will they take what he owed court fines

shanna cochran | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

Normally the fiduciary is paid from the assets of the estate, unless everything is transferring directly to the beneficiaries. In the second case, the heirs may wish to pay the fees.

I need a birth record corrected

Jo Lyons | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

Depending upon the nature of the correction, you may be able to handle it through the Ohio department of vital statistics. For example if you have a DNA test proving the paternity is incorrect you should try vital statistics first. If it's something else please give me a call at the office to discuss.

How can I get a copy of my mother's will

Rina Giacomini | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

If her case was probated, it will be in the case file, which is public record. If she's still living, you could ask her.

Please someone, How do I enforce Fudiciary Bank Statements of 3 years to verify Estate value? My Attorney can't seem to get it from Executor and Firm? They Lied and said no Bank but I have the Bank Account #. They still deny me my rights?

Kathleen Barrow | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

Fiduciary accounts are available in the court file for each case. These are public records. If you want actual bank records and you are a beneficiary of the estate, an attorney representing you can subpoena the bank records.

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Can you file by mail to change a minor name?

Samantha shreck | Sep 10, 2019
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2019

You must file the application electronically by e-filing.

What should be entered for, "personal identifiers"

Ohiodad70 Ohiodad70 | Sep 10, 2019
John Neil Lindsey | Sep 10, 2019

Be more specific please?

Even though we got our marriage license in Franklin County, can we still be married in Etna which is in Licking Country?

Terry Corne | Sep 10, 2018
George M. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2018

The marriage license is valid anywhere in the state of Ohio.

Who do talk to about my father's account at Ohio State treasury

T A Lambert | Sep 10, 2018
Jeannie Tirre | Sep 10, 2018

Call Probate

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