Ohio § 2107.16
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.16.
(A) When offered for probate, a will may be admitted to probate and allowed upon such
proof as would be satisfactory, and in like manner as if an absent or incompetent
witness were dead: (1) If it appears to the probate court that a witness to such will has gone to parts
unknown; (2) If the witness was competent at the time of attesting its execution and afterward
became incompetent; (3) If testimony of a witness cannot be obtained within a reasonable time. (B) When offered for probate, a will shall be admitted to probate and allowed when there
has been a prior judgment by a court declaring that the will is valid pursuant to division (A)(1) of section 5817.10 of the Revised Code , if the will has not been revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.16
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.16 cover?
Section 2107.16 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 § 2107.16?
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