BELMONT COUNTY PROBATE AND JUVENILE COURTS

A Real Estate Transfer Only may be filed if:

• Six months has passed since the date of death
• The sole probate asset of the decedent’s estate is real estate
• The decedent was not subject to Medicaid Estate Recovery

What I need when I file:

• The original Last Will and Testament (if one exists)
• Receipt of a paid funeral bill.
• The date of death value of real property as found in Belmont County Auditor’s Office property records and or original appraisal.
• An accurate legal description and or copy of the deed
• A Copy of the Death Certificate.

File these forms (if there is an original Will):

• Form 2.0 – Application to Probate Will
• Form 2.1 – Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will
• Form 2.4 – Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will
• Form 1.0 – Surviving Spouse, Next of Kin 
• Form 12.0 – Application for Certificate of Transfer
• Form 12.1 – Certificate of Transfer 

File these forms (if there is not an original Will):

• Form 1.0 – Surviving Spouse, Next of Kin 
• Form 12.0 – Application for Certificate of Transfer
• Form 12.1 – Certificate of Transfer 

Filing Fee:

• The filing fee is $100.00
• If you use a credit card, a 4% charge will be added.
• Transferring real estate may require an additional fee.