Ohio § 2107.24
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.24.
(A) If a document that is executed that purports to be a will is not executed in compliance
with the requirements of section 2107.03 of the Revised Code , that document shall be treated as if it had been executed as a will in compliance
with the requirements of that section if a probate court, after holding a hearing,
finds that the proponent of the document as a purported will has established, by clear
and convincing evidence, all of the following: (1) The decedent prepared the document or caused the document to be prepared. (2) The decedent signed the document and intended the document to constitute the decedent's
will. (3) The decedent signed the document under division (A)(2) of this section in the conscious
presence of two or more witnesses. As used in division (A)(3) of this section, “ conscious presence ” means within the range of any of the witnesses' senses, excluding the sense of sight
or sound that is sensed by telephonic, electronic, or other distant communication. (B) If the probate court holds a hearing pursuant to division (A) of this section and
finds that the proponent of the document as a purported will has established by clear
and convincing evidence the requirements under divisions (A)(1), (2), and (3) of this
section, the executor may file an action in the probate court to recover court costs
and attorney's fees from the attorney, if any, responsible for the execution of the
document.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.24
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.24 cover?
Section 2107.24 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 § 2107.24?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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