This booklet has been established to aid in the process of administering estates in Montgomery County. This book is not intended to give legal solutions for.You must submit a copy of the last account statement or a statement from the bank to verify the balance in the account at the time of death. The register of wills probates wills and appoints representatives for decedents who die with or without a will. Decedent's Name: Date of Death: Your Name: Phone Number: Was the deceased a Montgomery County resident? The decedent must have been a resident of Montgomery County, Ohio at the time of death or a non. File Petition to Probate the Estate. Determine if you have a small or regular estate, as the forms and timelines differ for each. You must complete the following requirements to receive a death certificate. You must complete an Application for Death Certificate.