Wills and Probate

This section of the law library offers an introduction to topics such as guardianships, advanced directives, probate, wills, and estate planning. This section also includes many forms for your use. For general information on this topic, we recommend viewing this Introduction to Wills first.

Wills and Probate Topics

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Advance Directives (10) - Learn more about advance directives such as Living Wills , Do Not Resuscitate Orders, etc.

Estate Planning (16) - Learn more about basic estate planning activities.

Guardianships (8) - Learn more about guardianships, and why and how they are created.

Probate (7) - Learn more about what is probate and how it might affect you and your family.

Wills & Other Related Information (12) - Learn more about wills and why you should have one.

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Legal Education

Directory of Ohio's Courts - This link to the Ohio Judicial Conference offers a directory of Ohio's various courts.

Findlaw for the Public - Information covering a wide variety of areas of law.

Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code - Link to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Online.

Self-Help Forms

Probate Forms - List of probate forms approved by the Ohio Supreme Court. Read all instructions for use in individual courts.

Other Resources

2-1-1 Ohio: Information and Referral Services for All Counties - By county listing of information for food, shelter, emergency assistance, housing and other issues.

Legal Dictionary - Look up legal terms with this comprehensive dictionary tool.

State of Ohio Government Telephone Directory - Telephone numbers for all state agencies.

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