Ohio § 5810.05

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5810.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5810.05.

(A) A beneficiary may not commence a proceeding against a trustee for breach of trust

more than two years after the date the beneficiary, a representative of the beneficiary,

or a beneficiary surrogate is sent a report that adequately discloses the existence

of a potential claim for breach of trust and informs the beneficiary, the representative

of the beneficiary, or the beneficiary surrogate of the time allowed for commencing

a proceeding against a trustee. (B) A report adequately discloses the existence of a potential claim for breach of trust

if it provides sufficient information so that the beneficiary or the representative

of the beneficiary knows of the potential claim or should know of the existence of

the potential claim. (C) If division (A) of this section does not apply, notwithstanding section 2305.09 of the Revised Code , a judicial proceeding by a beneficiary against a trustee for breach of trust must

be commenced within four years after the first of the following to occur: (1) The removal, resignation, or death of the trustee; (2) The termination of the beneficiary's interest in the trust; (3) The termination of the trust; (4) The time at which the beneficiary knew or should have known of the breach of trust. (D) Nothing in Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code limits the operation of any

principle of law or equity, including the doctrines of laches, unclean hands, estoppel,

and waiver, that can bar claims.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5810.05

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5810.05 cover?

Section 5810.05 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 § 5810.05?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 5810.05 apply to my situation?

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