What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on April 9, 2026?

It means the probate court accepted the will as valid and opened formal estate proceedings under case 2026ES00282.

Who filed the application to probate Ellen Holland’s will?

David Friedel filed the application to probate the will.

I think I might be an heir but my address is unknown—what should I do?

Contact Lorain County Probate Court and inquire about case 2026ES00282 to learn how to submit a claim or notify the court of your interest.

Probate — Lorain (2026ES00282)

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Will

Affects:HeirsGeneral Public

A petition to probate the last will and testament of Ellen Holland has been filed and admitted in Lorain County Probate Court on April 9, 2026. Unknown next of kin are being notified; interested parties may need to respond to the estate proceedings.

Key Takeaways

Last will of Ellen Holland admitted April 9, 2026
Case number 2026ES00282 in Lorain County Probate Court
Unknown next of kin are specifically being notified
David Friedel filed the application to probate

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Lorain
Case #: 2026ES00282

View full case dossier

All filings for #2026ES00282 with AI case analysis

If you don't respond

If unknown next of kin or other interested parties take no action, they may forfeit rights to participate in probate proceedings or claim against the estate; the court will proceed under case number 2026ES00282.

What to do next

1
Contact the Probate Court
Call or visit Lorain County Probate Court and reference case 2026ES00282 for filing deadlines and participation details.
2
Provide Proof of Interest
If you believe you are an heir, gather identification and relationship documents and submit them to the court promptly.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that the will was admitted to probate on April 9, 2026?: It means the probate court accepted the will as valid and opened formal estate proceedings under case 2026ES00282.
Who filed the application to probate Ellen Holland’s will?: David Friedel filed the application to probate the will.
I think I might be an heir but my address is unknown—what should I do?: Contact Lorain County Probate Court and inquire about case 2026ES00282 to learn how to submit a claim or notify the court of your interest.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Application to Probate: A formal court filing asking the probate court to recognize and process a decedent's will.
Last Will & Testament: A legal document stating how a person wants their property handled after death.

Full Notice Text

Notice Content
          
          
          
            LEGAL NOTICE TO: Unknown Next of Kin, address unknown, David Friedel has filed an Application to Probate Last Will & Testament for Ellen Holland on case number 2026ES00282 Last Will & Testament was admitted to Lorain County Probate Court on April 9, 2026 with the Lorain County Probate Court. CT 5/8,5/15,5/22/26 20760791 
          
          

           Back