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Ohio Last Will and Testament Template

An Ohio last will and testament is a form used to specify how an individual’s property and assets will be distributed after death. The testator must sign the will before witnesses for it to be valid.

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An Ohio last will and testament is a form used to specify how an individual’s property and assets will be distributed after death. The testator must sign the will before witnesses for it to be valid.

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What Is a Last Will and Testament?

Ohio defines a will as ” includes codicils to wills admitted to probate, lost, spoliated, or destroyed wills, and instruments declared valid under division (A)(1) of section 5817.10 of the Revised Code, but “will” does not include inter vivos trusts or other instruments that have not been admitted to probate.” (§ 2107.01)

Requirements

To execute a valid will, individuals must:

  • The testator must be at least eighteen (18) years old and of sound mind. (§ 2107.02)
  • Two disinterested witnesses must sign the will in the testator’s presence. (§ 2107.03)
  • The will must be in writing. (§ 2107.03)

Filing

The state of Ohio does not require residents to file wills. However, some probate courts do provide residents with the option of depositing their documents for safekeeping for a fee.

Sources

  1. § 2107.01
  2. § 2107.02
  3. § 2107.03

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