The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Ohio with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Ohio
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Ohio the creditor-claim period runs from the date of death.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Ohio deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Ohio | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Three months after the date of the executor's or administrator's appointment, unless the probate court grants an extension for good cause shown. | Ohio Rev. Code §2115.02 |
| Creditor claim period | Six months after the death of the decedent, whether or not the estate is released from administration or a fiduciary is appointed within that period, except as §2117.061 provides. The clock runs from death rather than from appointment or from any notice, so nothing the executor does moves it, and Ohio has no mailed or published branch that extends it. | Ohio Rev. Code §2117.06(B) |
| Outer claim bar | The same six months is the bar. A claim not presented within six months after the death of the decedent is forever barred as to all parties, including devisees, legatees and distributees; no payment may be made on the claim and no action maintained on it, except as §§2117.37 to 2117.42 provide with reference to contingent claims, and except as §2117.061 provides. | Ohio Rev. Code §2117.06(C) |
The inventory deadline, as written
Within three months after the date of the executor's or administrator's appointment, unless the probate court grants an extension of time for good cause shown, the executor or administrator shall file with the court an inventory of the decedent's interest in real property located in this state and of the tangible and intangible personal property of the decedent that is to be administered.
— Ohio Rev. Code §2115.02
The creditor-claim period, as written
Except as provided in section 2117.061 of the Revised Code, all claims shall be presented within six months after the death of the decedent, whether or not the estate is released from administration or an executor or administrator is appointed during that six-month period. Every claim presented shall set forth the claimant's address.
— Ohio Rev. Code §2117.06(B)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Ohio court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Ohio Rev. Code §2115.02; Ohio Rev. Code §2117.06(B); Ohio Rev. Code §2117.06(C)
- Authority: Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules (codes.ohio.gov)
- Source URL: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2117.06
- Verified: 2026-09-24
Related Ohio guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Ohio? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Ohio? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Ohio? — compensation for the work.
- Ohio Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Ohio statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Ohio court or a licensed Ohio attorney.