Effective: May 31, 1990
Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 - 118th General Assembly
Upon the filing of an application on behalf of a surviving spouse, the probate court may issue a commission, with a copy of the will annexed, directed to any suitable person, to take the election of the surviving spouse as described in section 2106.01 of the Revised Code. In the commission, the court shall direct the suitable person to explain the rights of the surviving spouse under the will and under Chapter 2105. of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 21 | Courts-Probate-Juvenile
Chapter 2106 | Rights of Surviving Spouses
Section 2106.01 | Election by Surviving Spouse.
Section 2106.02 | Citation to Make Election.
Section 2106.03 | Complaint - Construction of Will.
Section 2106.04 | Failure to Make Election - Presumption.
Section 2106.05 | Election to Take Under the Will - Effect.
Section 2106.06 | Election Made in Person.
Section 2106.07 | Commission Issued to Take Election of Spouse.
Section 2106.08 | Election Made by One Under Legal Disability.
Section 2106.10 | Election to Receive Mansion House.
Section 2106.11 | Specific Monetary Share Payable to a Surviving Spouse.
Section 2106.13 | Allowance for Support.
Section 2106.15 | Mansion House.
Section 2106.16 | Purchase of Property by Surviving Spouse.
Section 2106.18 | Transfer of Automobile Titles.
Section 2106.19 | Transfer of Title to Watercraft or Outboard Motor.
Section 2106.20 | Reimbursement for Funeral Expenses.
Section 2106.22 | Action to Set Aside Antenuptial or Separation Agreement.
Section 2106.24 | Additional Rights of Surviving Spouse.
Section 2106.25 | Time Limit for Exercising Rights - Motion for Extension.