INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO NOTICE TO EXTEND ADMINISTRATION

In most cases, the executor or administrator of an Ohio estate should collect the assets and complete administration within six months from the date of their appointment. To extend the administration of an Ohio estate beyond six months, the form discussed in this article should be filed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 1: Enter the name of the county in which the court hearing your case is located on the first blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 2: Enter the name of the estate on the second blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 3: Enter the case number you have been assigned on the third blank line.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 4: Place a check mark next to the first statement if you require an extension to file an Ohio estate tax return for the estate.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 5: Place a check mark next to the second statement if you require an extension because a proceeding contesting the validity of the decedent's will has been commenced.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 6: Place a check mark next to the third statement if you require an extension because the surviving spouse has filed an election to take against the will.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 7: Place a check mark next to the fourth statement if you require an extension because the administrator or executor is a party in a civil action. If, so enter the case number and the number of the court.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the name of the attorney.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the fiduciary.

Ohio Notice To Extend Administration Step 10: On the next blank line, enter the registration number of the attorney.

Ohio Notice to Extend Administration Step 11: File the form with the applicable court.

Ohio Notice to Extend Administration Step 12: After filing this form, note that an account or certificate of termination will be due no later than 13 months from the date of the appointment of the fiduciary.