Ohio § 5815.31
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 5815.31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5815.31.
Unless the trust or separation agreement provides otherwise, if, after executing a
trust in which the grantor reserves to self a power to alter, amend, revoke, or terminate
the provisions of the trust, a grantor is divorced, obtains a dissolution of marriage,
has the grantor's marriage annulled, or, upon actual separation from the grantor's
spouse, enters into a separation agreement pursuant to which the parties intend to
fully and finally settle their prospective property rights in the property of the
other, whether by expected inheritance or otherwise, the spouse or former spouse of
the grantor shall be deemed to have predeceased the grantor, and any provision in
the trust conferring any beneficial interest or a general or special power of appointment
on the spouse or former spouse or nominating the spouse or former spouse as trustee
or trust advisor shall be revoked. If the grantor remarries the grantor's former spouse or if the separation agreement
is terminated, the spouse shall not be deemed to have predeceased the grantor, and
any provision in the trust conferring any beneficial interest or a general or special
power of appointment on the spouse or former spouse or nominating the spouse or former
spouse as trustee or trust advisor shall not be revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 5815.31
What does Ohio Revised Code § 5815.31 cover?
Section 5815.31 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 § 5815.31?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 5815.31" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 5815.31 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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