Ohio § 2106.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2106.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2106.05.
If a surviving spouse elects to take under the will, the surviving spouse shall be
barred of all right to an intestate share of the property passing under the will and
shall take under the will alone, unless it plainly appears from the will that the
provision for the surviving spouse was intended to be in addition to an intestate
share. An election to take under the will does not bar the right of the surviving spouse
to an intestate share of that portion of the estate as to which the decedent dies
intestate. Unless the will expressly otherwise directs, an election to take under the will
does not bar the right of the surviving spouse to remain in the mansion house, and
does not bar the right of the surviving spouse to receive the allowance for the support
provided by section 2106.13 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2106.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2106.05 cover?
Section 2106.05 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 § 2106.05?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2106.05" (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?
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How does Ohio § 2106.05 apply to my situation?
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