Ohio § 5805.05

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5805.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5805.05.

(A) To the extent that a trust that gives a beneficiary the right to receive one or more

mandatory distributions does not contain a spendthrift provision, the court may authorize

a creditor or assignee of the beneficiary to attach present or future mandatory distributions

to or for the benefit of the beneficiary or to reach the beneficiary's interest by

other means.  The court may limit an award under this section to the relief that is appropriate

under the circumstances, considering among any other factors determined appropriate

by the court, the support needs of the beneficiary, the beneficiary's spouse, and

the beneficiary's dependent children or, with respect to a beneficiary who is the

recipient of public benefits, the supplemental needs of the beneficiary if the trust

was not intended to provide for the beneficiary's basic support.  If in exercising its power under this section the court decides to order either

a sale of a beneficiary's interest or that a lien be placed on the interest, in deciding

between the two types of action, the court shall consider among any other factors

it considers relevant the amount of the claim of the creditor or assignee and the

proceeds a sale would produce relative to the potential value of the interest to the

beneficiary. (B) Whether or not a trust contains a spendthrift provision, a creditor or assignee of

a beneficiary may reach a mandatory distribution the beneficiary is entitled to receive

if the trustee has not made the distribution to the beneficiary within a reasonable

time after the designated distribution date.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5805.05

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5805.05 cover?

Section 5805.05 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 § 5805.05?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 5805.05 apply to my situation?

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