Ohio § 2108.79
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2108.79, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2108.79.
(A) Subject to divisions (B) and (C) of this section, if a declarant's representative
or successor representative is a group of people in whom the right of disposition
has vested as described in section 2108.71 of the Revised Code , or if a class of persons has the right as described in section 2108.81 of the Revised Code , and the persons in the group or class disagree regarding how the right is to be
exercised, the decisions of the majority of the persons in the group or class shall
prevail. (B) If, after reasonable efforts, less than all of the persons in a group or class described
in division (A) of this section have been located, the decisions of the majority of
the persons in the group or class who have been located prevail. (C) If a majority of persons cannot reach a decision under division (A) or (B) of this
section, the probate court of the county in which the declarant or deceased person
resided at the time of death shall make the decision in accordance with the criteria
set forth in division (B) of section 2108.82 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2108.79
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2108.79 cover?
Section 2108.79 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 § 2108.79?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 2108.79" (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 § 2108.79 apply to my situation?
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