PC-E-4.0B (Rev 12-2000) PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO LAWRENCE A. BELSKIS, JUDGE ROBERT G. MONTGOMERY,JUDGE ESTATE OF CASE NO. , DECEASED APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER ESTATE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE OF AN ATTORNEY Applicant says that decedent died on Decedent's domicile was City, Village, or Township if unincorporated area Post Office State Street Address County Zip Code . Applicant asks to be appointed knowledge, decedent: did leave a will did not leave a will Applicant acknowledges the treading of the following procedures: of the decedent's estate. To applicant's (1) A deposit of $125.00 (cash or money order) and the original Will, if any, must accompany the filing of this document to initiate the estate. (2) All necessary papers to complete the appointment process must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the above documents, a hearing will be set before the court. (3) Upon the timely filing of the above documents, a hearing will be set before the court. (4) All documents must be filed with the Deputy Clerk at the Release from Administration desk. (5) BOND MUST BE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF THE WILL LANGUAGE, PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT BY THE APPLICANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWICE THE PERSONAL PROPERTY. PER OHIO R.C. 2109.04 (A) (2), THE COURT FINDS THAT INTEREST OF THE TRUST DEMANDS BOND TO PROTECT CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES. Applicant's Signature Typed or Printed Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Relationship to Decedent FRANKLIN COUNTY FORM 4.0B - APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER ESTATE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE OF AN ATTORNEY American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com