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Ohio Rev. Code § 2106.07 (2026)

Commission issued to take election of spouse

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Effective:
May 31, 1990
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 346 - 118th General Assembly
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Upon the filing of an application on behalf of a surviving spouse, the probate court may issue a commission, with a copy of the will annexed, directed to any suitable person, to take the election of the surviving spouse as described in section 2106.01 of the Revised Code. In the commission, the court shall direct the suitable person to explain the rights of the surviving spouse under the will and under Chapter 2105. of the Revised Code.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2011–2011 · leading case: In re Est. of Woods, 2011 Ohio 1831 (Ohio Ct. App. 2011).
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In re Est. of Woods, 2011 Ohio 1831 (Ohio Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 3× “” {¶ 11} R.C. 2106.07 authorizes the probate court to appoint a commissioner to take the surviving spouse’s election to take against the will.”
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