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Successor Custodian

Information and Procedure

A designation of a Successor Custodian may require Court approval when a Custodian under the Ohio Transfers to Minors Act needs to resign, has died, or has been adjudicated incompetent.
A Successor Custodian may also be nominated for designation when a party seeks to remove a Custodian under R.C. 5814.07.For more information on designation of a Successor Custodian please see R.C. 5814.07.Initial

Deposit (Cash/ Check/ Money Order Only) $70.00

Application to Approve Designation of Successor Custodian (LCPC Form 29.0) with filing fee 
Entry on Designation of Successor Custodian (LCPC Form 29.1) 
Consent to Application to Approve Designation of Successor Custodian (LCPC Form 29.2)
Copy of Birth Certificate of Minor
Death Certificate of Custodian (if applicable)
Account info (name of institution and last 4 account digits)

All forms can be mailed to:
Lake County Probate Court
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, Ohio 44077

Forms

Checklist for Successor Custodian
LCPC FORM 29.0 Application to Approve Designation of Successor Custodian
LCPC FORM 29.1 Entry on Designation of Successor Custodian
LCPC FORM 29.2 Consent to Application for Appointment of Successor Custodian