Ohio § 2111.131
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2111.131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2111.131.
(A) The probate court may enter an order that authorizes a person under a duty to pay
or deliver money or personal property to a minor who does not have a guardian of the
person and estate or a guardian of the estate, to perform that duty in amounts not
exceeding five thousand dollars annually, by paying or delivering the money or property
to any of the following: (1) The guardian of the person only of the minor; (2) The minor's natural guardians, if any, as determined pursuant to section 2111.08 of the Revised Code ; (3) The minor; (4) Any person who has the care and custody of the minor and with whom the minor resides,
other than a guardian of the person only or a natural guardian; (5) A financial institution incident to a deposit in a federally insured savings account
in the sole name of the minor; (6) A custodian designated by the court in its order, for the minor under sections 5814.01 to 5814.10 of the Revised Code . (B) An order entered pursuant to division (A) of this section authorizes the person or
entity specified in it, to receive the money or personal property on behalf of the
minor from the person under the duty to pay or deliver it, in amounts not exceeding
five thousand dollars annually. Money or personal property so received by guardians of the person only, natural
guardians, and custodians as described in division (A)(4) of this section may be used
by them only for the support, maintenance, or education of the minor involved. The order of the court is prima-facie evidence that a guardian of the person only,
a natural guardian, or a custodian as described in division (A)(4) of this section
has the authority to use the money or personal property received. (C) A person who pays or delivers moneys or personal property in accordance with a court
order entered pursuant to division (A) of this section is not responsible for the
proper application of the moneys or property by the recipient.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2111.131
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2111.131 cover?
Section 2111.131 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 § 2111.131?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2111.131 apply to my situation?
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