Ohio § 5812.36

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5812.36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5812.36.

(A) If a marital deduction is allowed for all or part of a trust whose assets consist

substantially of property that does not provide the spouse with sufficient income

from or use of the trust assets, and if the amounts that the trustee transfers from

principal to income under section 5812.03 of the Revised Code and distributes to the spouse from principal pursuant to the terms of the trust are

insufficient to provide the spouse with the beneficial enjoyment required to obtain

the marital deduction, the spouse may require the trustee to make property productive

of income, convert property within a reasonable time, or exercise the power conferred

by division (A) of that section.  The trustee may decide which action or combination of actions to take. (B) In cases not governed by division (A) of this section, proceeds from the sale or

other disposition of an asset shall be principal without regard to the amount of income

the asset produces during any accounting period.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5812.36

What does Ohio Revised Code § 5812.36 cover?

Section 5812.36 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 § 5812.36?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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How does Ohio § 5812.36 apply to my situation?

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