Ohio Last Will and Testament
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Ohio Legal Requirements
Key OH statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Ohio Revised Code § 2107.03 governs will execution
- Two attesting witnesses required — must sign in testator's presence
- Testator must sign at the end of the will (or acknowledge prior signature to witnesses)
- Self-proving will (ORC § 2107.24): notary and witnesses sign affidavit — speeds probate
- Testator must be 18+ and of sound mind and memory
Restrictions & Limits
- Elective share: surviving spouse entitled to 1/3 or 1/2 of estate (ORC § 2106.01) depending on children
- Ohio estate tax: repealed as of January 1, 2013 — no state estate tax
- Holographic wills: NOT recognized in Ohio — must be witnessed
Official Statute References
Primary Ohio statutes governing this document type.
Ohio Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under Ohio law.
Does Ohio have a state estate tax?
No. Ohio repealed its estate tax effective January 1, 2013. Only the federal estate tax applies to Ohio residents, which has a $13.61 million exemption per person (2024). Ohio's repeal makes it relatively favorable for estate planning compared to states like Illinois and New York.
What is the elective share for a surviving spouse in Ohio?
Under ORC § 2106.01, a surviving spouse can elect to take 1/3 of the net estate if the decedent left two or more children or their descendants, and 1/2 of the net estate if there is only one child or the decedent left no children. This prevents complete disinheritance.
Are holographic wills valid in Ohio?
No. Ohio does not recognize holographic (handwritten, unwitnessed) wills created within the state. A valid Ohio will must be signed by the testator and attested by two witnesses who sign in the testator's presence. Always have a properly witnessed and typed will in Ohio.
How does Ohio probate work?
Ohio wills are admitted to probate in the Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas in the county where the decedent lived. Ohio offers 'release from administration' for small estates (under $35,000 or surviving spouse is sole beneficiary). Larger estates require standard probate administration.
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