Ohio § 1719.01
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1719.01, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1719.01.
When any person by deed or will grants or devises property and money, or either, to
trustees in perpetuity, in trust, stipulating that the principal and income, or any
part of the principal and income thereof, is to be used and applied by said trustees
and their successors in office for educational, charitable, or benevolent purposes,
to be conducted in this state, and when such deed or will provides that the trustees
shall become a body corporate to hold and invest said property and money and to administer
said trust, said trustees upon accepting said trust shall file with the secretary
of state articles of incorporation as provided by section 1702.04 of the Revised Code , together with a certified copy of such deed or will, and thereupon said trustees
and their successors in office shall become a corporation not for profit to administer
said trust, and said trustees shall forthwith become the board of trustees of such
corporation for such term as is prescribed by such deed or will or by the code of
regulations of such corporation. The members of the board of trustees and their successors, during their respective
terms of office, shall be the members of the corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1719.01
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1719.01 cover?
Section 1719.01 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 § 1719.01?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1719.01" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1719.01 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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