Columbus, Ohio guide

Columbus spans multiple counties. This guide links to Franklin County Probate Court's release-from-administration information. If the decedent lived in Delaware, Fairfield, or another county, verify the appropriate probate court before using Franklin's forms.

Columbus spans county boundaries. Franklin County Probate's release materials are relevant only after confirming the decedent and estate belong there; a Columbus address in another county needs the proper court's instructions. Ask which release procedure is requested and which funeral bills, receipts, asset statements, or relationship documents support it. The Franklin Probate Court and a county recorder serve different functions where a land transfer is also involved.

Ohio does not currently impose a state estate tax for 2026 deaths and does not currently impose a separate inheritance tax for 2026 deaths.

Ohio Taxation confirms estate-tax repeal for deaths on or after January 1, 2013. Fiduciary and school-district income-tax questions are separately covered in its estate FAQs.

The Ohio guide covers the broader estate process. The local court does not provide a retirement or investment plan. An attorney addresses legal authority, a CPA addresses filings, and an advisor addresses financial planning. SBC has no local office in Columbus.