INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO APPLICATION TO EXTEND ADMINISTRATION

In order for an Ohio fiduciary to request that their administration of an estate be extended 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 Application To Extend Administration Step 1: Enter the name of the county in which the probate court overseeing this case is located on the first blank line.

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

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

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 4: Where indicated, provide a written explanation for why it would be detrimental to the estate and its beneficiaries or heirs to file a final distributive account or certificate of termination within six months of the fiduciary being appointed.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 5: Enter the name of the attorney on the next blank line.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 6: Enter the name of the fiduciary on the next blank line.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 7: Enter the registration number of the attorney on the next blank line.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 8: File the form with the overseeing probate court, which will complete the document. After reviewing the application, the probate judge will check the first statement if an account or certificate of termination will be due no later than 13 months after the appointment of the fiduciary.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 9: The probate judge will check the second statement if they choose to specify an extended due date for an account or certificate of termination.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 10: The probate judge will check the third statement if the application has been denied.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 11: The probate judge will check the fourth statement if they have reached a different conclusion and will specify.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 12: The probate judge will enter their signature on the last blank line.

Ohio Application To Extend Administration Step 13: Regardless of the decision reached, a status later should be filed with each partial account or waiver of partial account.

INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. SUBPOENA

The form discussed in this article is to compel the testimony or deposition of someone in a Washington D.C. probate case, or to compel the inspection of documents or premises. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia courts.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the minor, ward or deceased person whose estate is concerned.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 2: On the second blank line, enter the name of the person to whom this subpoena is being issued.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 3: Check the first box if this form is being issued to command a person to testify in a case. In the first box below, enter the courtroom.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 4: In the second box, enter the date on which the person must appear.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 5: In the third box, enter the time at which the person must appear.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 6: Check the second box if this form is being issued to command a person to appear at a deposition. In the first box below, enter the place of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 7: In the second box, enter the date of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 8: In the third box, enter the time of deposition.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 9: Check the third box if this form is being issued to command a person to produce and permit inspection and copying of documents or objects. In the first box below, enter the documents or objects.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 10: In the second box, enter the place of protection.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 11: In the third box, enter the date on which inspection must be permitted.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 12: In the fourth box, enter the time at which inspection must be permitted.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 13: Check the fourth box if this form is being issued to command a person to permit inspection of premises. Enter the premises and date and time of inspection below.

Washington D.C. Subpoena Step 14: The issuing person should enter their signature, the date, and their printed name, address and phone number below where indicated.

INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. PETITION FOR COMPENSATION OF VISITOR OR EXAMINER 

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for compensation for a visitor or examiner in a Washington D.C. probate case. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Washington D.C. judicial branch.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult concerned.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 2: On the second blank line, enter your name.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 3: Indicate whether you were appointed as a visitor or examiner by circling the appropriate word.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the date on which you were appointed to this position.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 5: On the next blank line, enter the total amount of compensation you are requesting.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 6: On the next blank line, enter the number of hours expended.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 7: On the next blank line, enter your rate per hour.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 8: The next section requires you to provide a statement of services rendered. In the first column, enter the date of each activity.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 9: In the second column, describe each activity.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 10: In the third column, enter the time expended on each activity. If you require additional space for complete documentation, use additional pages as necessary.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 11: Enter your signature on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 12: Type your name on the next blank line. 

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 13: Enter your actual address on the next two blank lines.

Washington D.C. Petition For Compensation Of Visitor Or Examiner Step 14: Enter your telephone number on the last blank line.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROBATE WITH A WILL (Form JDF 906)

The form discussed in this article is an informational document outlining the process of conducting probate with a will in Colorado. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 1: The first section of this document contains two questions to help you determine whether you need to file probate documents with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 2: The next section outlines the ways in which formal or informal probate can be commenced.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 3: The next section contains a glossary of common terms it will be necessary to understand during the process of probate with a will.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 4: The next section outlines general information about filing your case in probate court.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 5: The next section contains information about the filing fees it will be necessary to pay as part of the process of probate with a will.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 6: The next section contains an overview of the forms it may be necessary to file as part of the process of probate with a will.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 7: The remainder of the majority of the form contains step-by-step instructions for probate with a will. The first step discussed is the completion of forms, including a list of the documents it may be necessary to file.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 8: Step 2 concerns filing the completed documents with the court.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 9: Step 3 outlines the responsibility of the personal representative after they have been appointed by the court.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 10: Step 4 concerns the process of closing the estate.

Colorado Instructions For Probate With A Will JDF 906 Step 11: The last page contains information about determining heirs in the event that there is no will or the will does not dispose of assets.

INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO OBJECTION: TO NON-APPEARANCE HEARING (Form JDF 722)

The form discussed in this article is used to file an objection to a requested action set forth in a motion or petition filed in a Colorado probate case for which a non-appearance hearing is scheduled. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 1: Indicate with a check mark whether you are filing in district court or Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 2: Enter the county in which the court is located on the first blank line.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 3: Enter the court address where indicated.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 4: Indicate with a check mark whether filing in a case "in the interest of" or "in the matter of the estate of." In either case, enter the name of the applicable party.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 5: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by a lawyer, enter your name, address, phone number, fax number and email address.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 6: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 7: On the next blank line, enter the motion or petition to which you are objecting.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter the date on which the motion or petition to which you are objecting was filed.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the date for which the non-appearance hearing is scheduled.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 10: On the next set of blank lines, explain the reason for your objection.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 12: On the next blank line, provide your signature.

Colorado Objection: To Non-Appearance Hearing JDF 722 Step 13: Complete the bottom of the form as instructed when this objection has been served on all entitled parties.