Ohio § 2107.53
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2107.53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2107.53.
When part of the real property of a testator descends to the testator's heirs because
it was not disposed of by the testator's will, and the testator's personal property
is insufficient to pay the testator's debts, the undevised real property shall be
chargeable first with the debts, as far as it will go, in exoneration of the real
property that is devised, unless it appears from the will that a different arrangement
of assets was made for the payment of the testator's debts, in which case the assets
shall be applied for that purpose in conformity with the will.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2107.53
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2107.53 cover?
Section 2107.53 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 § 2107.53?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2107.53" (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 § 2107.53 apply to my situation?
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