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A simplified and less expensive probate process is available in either of these situations: The estate's value is $35,000 or less, or. The surviving spouse inherits all probate property (either under the deceased spouse's will or if there is no will, by state law) and the value of the estate is no more than $100,000.

The basic requirements are as follows: Release from Administration ? There is a surviving spouse who is the sole beneficiary and the estate is worth no more than $100,000, or there is no surviving spouse and the estate is worth no more than $35,000.

Ohio Small Estate Probate To qualify, the total value of the estate must be less than $100,000, with all assets going to the decedent's spouse. Alternatively, estates qualify if the value of the assets is $35,000 or less. Very small estates can qualify for a summary release from administration.

Small estates may qualify for a simplified probate procedure in the state of Ohio. To take advantage of this shortcut, the executor must submit a written request to the probate court. If it is approved, the assets can be distributed without exposure to the full probate process.

The total value of the decedent's assets must be under $35,000 to qualify as a small estate. The limit is raised to $100,000 for surviving spouses if one of the following applies: The decedent left a will entitling the spouse to all of the decedent's assets (§ 2113.03(A)(2)(a)).

Assets that typically go through probate include: Investments and other financial instruments for which no beneficiary is designated or the beneficiary is deceased or is the deceased's estate. Insurance policies for which no beneficiary is designated or the beneficiary is the deceased or is the deceased's estate.