Effective: May 31, 1990
Latest Legislation: House Bill 346 - 118th General Assembly
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.