Description
Cuyahoga County Probate Forms Software (Cuyahoga5)
Streamline Probate Filing in Cuyahoga County with Power, Precision, and Ease
Cuyahoga5 is a full-featured, stand-alone Windows and Mac application designed specifically for preparing Cuyahoga County probate court forms. Built on the trusted foundation of our Basic Ohio Probate Forms (BOPF) software, this version has been rewritten to include improved usability, enhanced worksheets, and perfectly formatted forms that meet the Ohio Supreme Court’s typographical standards for filing.
Whether you’re an experienced probate attorney or a legal assistant working in a busy office, Cuyahoga5 simplifies the entire estate administration process—eliminating repetitive entry, minimizing errors, and saving hours of time.
Key Benefits
- Complete Form Coverage
Includes all Cuyahoga County-specific probate forms—nearly 150 pages—ready to fill, print, and file.
- No Learning Curve
Works just like your word processor. Open, save, and print without learning complex templates or unfamiliar interfaces.
- Automated Data Entry
Enter standard case information once (names, addresses, dates, etc.) and Cuyahoga5 populates all relevant forms automatically—including notices, waivers, and inventory pages.
- Handles Complex Estates with Ease
Whether you’re preparing 40 Notices of Probate or a multi-page fiduciary account, Cuyahoga5 auto-generates everything with a single click.
- Microsoft Word Integration
For advanced users, forms can be opened directly in Word for final formatting, PDF creation, or additional notations (Word required on Mac, optional on Windows).
- Print-Shop-Perfect Output
All forms meet the formatting requirements of Rules 51 and 52 of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Rules of Superintendence.
- Powerful Document Management
Save and load entire estates as a single file. No need to manage dozens of individual PDFs or forms.
- No Subscription Fees or Hidden Costs
One-time purchase. No annual renewals, licensing fees, or support charges. You own it for the life of the application.
Advanced Features
- Automatic Calculations
Many forms complete themselves as you enter values into asset and debt worksheets.
- Full Kin/Beneficiary Integration
Spouse, kin, and legatee information entered once can be reused across all related forms—including consent forms, notices, and waivers.
- Seamless U.S. Estate Tax Integration
Export data directly into our federal estate tax (P706) application to eliminate redundant entry and speed up Form 706 preparation.
- Text-Based File Storage
Estate files are saved as editable, portable text files—easy to back up, move, or email.
Who It’s For
- Solo practitioners handling probate in Cuyahoga County
- Law offices looking to eliminate tedious form-filling
- Legal staff supporting high-volume probate caseloads
- Anyone using outdated PDF forms and looking for a faster, more reliable workflow
One-Time Price!
No subscriptions. No per-form charges. No hidden fees.
If you’re still using static PDFs or court-provided forms, it’s time to upgrade to a modern, intelligent solution that delivers the speed, accuracy, and control your practice demands.
Included Forms in Cuyahoga5
| Form Number | Form Title |
| Form 1.0 | Surviving Spouse, Next of Kin, Legatees & Devisees |
| Form 2.0 | Application to Probate Will |
| Form 2.0.1 | Waiver of Notice to Admit Lost, Spoliated, or Destroyed Will |
| Form 2.0.2 | Notice of Hearing on Application for Admission |
| Form 2.0P | Notice of Presentation of Will |
| Form 2.1 | Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will |
| Form 2.2 | Notice of Probate of Will |
| Form 2.3 | Entry Admitting Will |
| Form 2.4 | Certificate of Service of Notice of Probate of Will |
| Form 3.0 | Appointment of Appraiser |
| Form 4.0 | Application for Authority to Administer |
| Form 4.1 | Supplemental Application for Ancillary Administration |
| Form 4.2 | Fiduciary’s Bond |
| Form 4.3 | Waiver of Right to Administer |
| Form 4.4 | Notice of Hearing on Appointment of Fiduciary |
| Form 4.5 | Entry Appointing Fiduciary; Letters of Authority |
| Form 5.0 | Application to Relieve Estate from Administration |
| Form 5.1 | Assets and Liabilities of Estate to be Relieved |
| Form 5.2 | Waiver of Notice of Application to Relieve Estate |
| Form 5.3 | Notice of Application to Relieve Estate from Administration |
| Form 5.4 | Publication of Notice |
| Form 5.6 | Entry Relieving Estate from Administration |
| Form 5.9 | Report of Distribution |
| Form 5.10 | Application for Summary Release from Administration |
| Form 5.11 | Entry Granting Summary Release from Administration |
| Commissioner’s Report | |
| Form 6.0 | Inventory and Appraisal |
| Form 6.1 | Schedule of Assets |
| Form 6.2 | Waiver of Notice on Hearing |
| Form 6.3 | Notice of Hearing |
| Form 6.3AA | Certificate of Service of Notice of Hearing on Inventory |
| Form 6.4A | Application for Appointment of Commissioner |
| Form 6.4C | Waiver and Consent of Notice to Next of Kin … |
| Form 7.0 | Notice to Administrator of Estate Recovery Program |
| Form 7.0(A) | Notice to Administrator of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program |
| Form 7.1 | Application for Family Allowance |
| Form 7.2A | Application for Apportionment of Family Allowance |
| Form 8.0 | Citation to Surviving Spouse to Elect Against Will |
| Form 8.1 | Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under Will |
| Form 8.2 | Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Against Will |
| Form 8.3 | Summary of General Rights of Surviving Spouse |
| Form 8.4 | Certificate of Service & Notice of Citation to Surviving Spouse |
| Form 8.5 | Return for Certificate of Service of Citation to Surviving Spouse |
| Form 8.6 | Waiver of Service to Surviving Spouse of the Citation |
| Form 9.0 | Application to Sell Personal Property |
| Form 9.1 | Schedule of Personal Property for Sale |
| Form 9.2 | Notice of Sale of Personal Property |
| Form 9.C | Application to Transfer Motor Vehicle |
| Form 10.0 | Application to Distribute in Kind |
| Form 10.1 | Schedule of Property to be Distributed in Kind |
| Form 10.2 | Notice of Hearing on Application to Distribute in Kind |
| Form 10.4 | Notice to Distributee |
| Form 11.0 | Consent to Power to Sell Real Estate |
| Form 12.0 | Application for Certificate of Transfer |
| Form 12.1 | Certificate of Transfer |
| Form 12.2 | Entry Issuing Certificate of Transfer |
| Form 13.0 | Fiduciary’s Account |
| Form 13.1 | Receipts and Disbursements |
| Form 13.2 | Assets Remaining in Hands of Fiduciary |
| Form 13.3 | Entry Approving and Settling Account |
| Form 13.4 | Waiver of Partial Account |
| Form 13.5 | Notice of Hearing on Account |
| Form 13.6 | Certificate of Termination |
| Form 13.7 | Waiver of Notice of Hearing and Consent to Account |
| Form 13.8 | Application to Extend Administration |
| Form 13.9 | Certificate of Service of Account to Heirs or Beneficiaries |
| Form 13.10 | Notice to Extend Administration |
| Form 13.11 | Account(s) |
| Form 13.12 | Application to Reopen Estate & Appoint Fiduciary |
| Form 13.13 | Status Report |
Worksheets
| Code | Worksheet Title |
| GIW | General Information |
| KW | Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees, Devisees & Other Interested Parties |
| AW | Asset, Income & Receipts |
| EW | Expenses, Debts, & Disbursements |
| TW | Time & Services |
Miscellaneous Forms
| Title |
| DTE 100 – Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement |
| DTE 100(ex) – Real Property Conveyance Fee Exemption |
| Computation of Executor or Administrator Fee |
| Computation of Attorney Fee |
| BMV 3773 – Surviving Spouse Vehicle Transfer Affidavit |
| BMV 3774 – Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title |
| Real Estate Affidavit of Surviving Spouse or Joint Survivor |
| Application for Allowance of Attorney Fee with Exhibit |
| Judgment Entry Granting Attorney Fee |
| Power of Attorney for Transferring Stock/Bonds/Debentures |
| Affidavit of Domicile |
Enclosure Letters
- Wills, notices, and consents to probate will
- Accounting waivers and consents
- Letters of authority / Statement of duties
- Letters to life insurance companies
- Inventory and waiver notices
- Appraiser instructions
- Filing cover sheets for Probate Court
