Effective: May 31, 1990
Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 - 118th General Assembly
A surviving spouse may remain in the mansion house free of charge for one year, except that such real property may be sold within that time for the payment of debts of the decedent. If the real property is so sold, the surviving spouse shall be compensated from the estate to the extent of the fair rental value for the unexpired term, such compensation to have the same priority in payment of debts of estates as the allowance for support made to the surviving spouse, minor children, or surviving spouse and minor children of the decedent under section 2106.13 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.