Ohio § 2107.27
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.27.
(A) When application is made to the probate court to admit to probate a will that has
been lost, spoliated, or destroyed as provided in section 2107.26 of the Revised Code or a document that is treated as a will as provided in section 2107.24 of the Revised Code , the party seeking to prove the will shall give a written notice by certified mail
to the surviving spouse of the testator, to all persons who would be entitled to inherit
from the testator under Chapter 2105. of the Revised Code if the testator had died
intestate, to all legatees and devisees that are named in the will, and to all legatees
and devisees that are named in the most recent will prior to the lost, spoliated,
or destroyed will that is known to the applicant or in the most recent will prior
to the document that is treated as a will if the most recent will is known to the
applicant. (B) In the cases described in division (A) of this section, the proponents and opponents
of the will shall cause the witnesses to the will, and any other witnesses that have
relevant and material knowledge about the will, to appear before the court to testify. If any witnesses reside out of its jurisdiction, or reside within its jurisdiction
but are infirm or unable to attend, the probate court may order their testimony to
be taken and reduced to writing by some competent person. The testimony shall be filed in the records of the probate court pertaining to the
testator's estate. (C) If upon such proof the court finds that the requirements of section 2107.24 or 2107.26 of the Revised Code , whichever is applicable, have been met, the probate court shall find and establish
the contents of the will as near as can be ascertained. The contents of the will established under section 2107.26 of the Revised Code shall be as effectual for all purposes as if the original will had been admitted
to probate and record. The contents of the will established under section 2107.24 of the Revised Code shall be as effectual for all purposes as if the document treated as a will had satisfied
all of the requirements of section 2107.03 of the Revised Code and had been admitted to probate and record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.27
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.27 cover?
Section 2107.27 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.
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