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2022 Ohio Revised Code
Title 58 | Trusts
Chapter 5815 | Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 5815.01 | Inheritance and Bequest Defined.

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OH Rev Code § 5815.01 (2022)
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Effective: January 1, 2007

Latest Legislation: House Bill 416 - 126th General Assembly

Except when the intent of the settlor clearly is to the contrary, the following rules of construction shall apply in interpreting the terms "inheritance" and "bequest":

(A) The term "inheritance," in addition to its meaning at common law or under any other section or sections of the Revised Code, includes any change of title to real property by reason of the death of the owner of that real property, regardless of whether the owner died testate or intestate.

(B) The term "bequest," in addition to its meaning at common law or under any other section or sections of the Revised Code, includes any disposition of real property that occurs as a result of the death of the settlor.

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