Ohio § 5804.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5804.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5804.09.
Except as otherwise provided in section 5804.08 of the Revised Code or any other section of the Revised Code: (A) A trust may be created for a noncharitable purpose without a definite or definitely
ascertainable beneficiary or for a noncharitable but otherwise valid purpose to be
selected by the trustee. A trust created for a noncharitable purpose may not be enforced for more than twenty-one
years. (B) A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by a person appointed in the terms
of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person appointed by the court. (C) The property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended
use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property
exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for
the intended use must be distributed to the settlor if then living or to the settlor's
successors in interest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5804.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5804.09 cover?
Section 5804.09 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 § 5804.09?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 5804.09 apply to my situation?
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