Ohio § 2105.15
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2105.15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2105.15.
A person of sound mind and memory may appear before the probate judge of the person's
county and in the presence of the judge and two disinterested persons of that person's
acquaintance, file a written declaration declaring that, as the person's free and
voluntary act, the person did designate and appoint another, stating the name and
place of residence of the other person specifically, to stand toward the person in
the relation of an heir at law in the event of the person's death. The declaration shall be attested by the two disinterested persons and subscribed
by the declarant. If satisfied that the declarant is of sound mind and memory and free from restraint,
the judge shall enter that fact upon the judge's journal and make a complete record
of the proceedings. From then on the person designated will stand in the same relation, for all purposes,
to the declarant as the person designated could if a child born in lawful wedlock. The rules of inheritance will be the same between the person designated and the
relations by blood of the declarant, as if so born. A certified copy of the record will be prima-facie evidence of the fact stated in
the record, and conclusive evidence, unless impeached for actual fraud or undue influence. After a lapse of one year from the date of the designation, the declarant may have
the designation vacated or changed by filing in that probate court an application
to vacate or change the designation of heir; provided that there is compliance with
the procedure, conditions, and prerequisites required in the making of the original
declaration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2105.15
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2105.15 cover?
Section 2105.15 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2105.15?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2105.15" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2105.15 apply to my situation?
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