Probate Court

The Ohio Revised Code places over two hundred (200) separate duties on the Probate Court. The types of cases handled by the Probate Court are specified in Ohio Revised Code Section 2101. Some of the most common matters handled include: estates; trusts; guardianships of incompetents and minors; adoptions; minor settlements; name changes; birth corrections; and issuance of marriage licenses. In order to fulfill the Court’s Mission Statement, the Lawrence County Probate Court performs its duties by treating all parties and participants with dignity and respect in order to promote public confidence and trust.