Ohio § 2107.47
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.47, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.47.
(A) The title, estate, or interest of a bona fide purchaser, lessee, or encumbrancer,
for value, in real property situated in this state, that is derived from an heir of
a decedent and acquired without knowledge of a will of the decedent that effectively
disposes of it to another person, shall not be defeated by the production of a will
of the decedent, unless, in the case of a resident decedent, the will is offered for
probate within three months after the death of the decedent, or unless, in the case
of a nonresident decedent, the will is offered for record in this state within three
months after the death of the decedent. (B) The title, estate, or interest of a bona fide purchaser, lessee, or encumbrancer,
for value, in real property situated in this state, that is derived from a beneficiary
under a will of a decedent and acquired without knowledge of a later will of the decedent
that effectively disposes of it to another person, shall not be defeated by the production
of a later will of the decedent, unless, in the case of a resident decedent, the later
will is offered for probate within three months after the death of the decedent, or
unless, in the case of a nonresident decedent, the later will is offered for record
in this state within three months after the death of the decedent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.47
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.47 cover?
Section 2107.47 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 § 2107.47?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2107.47" (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 § 2107.47 apply to my situation?
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