Ohio § 5302.171
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5302.171, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5302.171.
Upon the death, resignation, removal, or other event terminating the appointment of
a trustee of a trust, which trustee holds title to real property, the successor trustee
or any co-trustee of the trust shall file with the county auditor and the county recorder
of the county in which the real property is located, as soon as is practical, an affidavit
reciting the name of the immediately preceding trustee and any co-trustees, the addresses
of all trustees, a reference to the deed or other instrument vesting title in the
trustees, and a legal description of the real property. The affidavit shall be recorded in the official records of the county recorder,
and indexed in the direct and reverse indexes provided for in section 317.18 of the Revised Code . The affidavit described in this section shall not be required if the original trust
instrument naming the trustees and successors and containing relevant facts pertaining
to the succession of trustees, or if a memorandum of trust in compliance with section 5301.255 of the Revised Code that contains relevant facts pertaining to the succession of trustees, is recorded
in the office of the county recorder. Failure to file the affidavit required by this section does not affect title to real
property in the one or more trustees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5302.171
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5302.171 cover?
Section 5302.171 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 § 5302.171?
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