Ohio Probate Administration Lawyer
Rights of a Surviving Spouse
In Ohio, you cannot disinherit a surviving spouse. Regardless of what the Will says, a surviving spouse has rights under Ohio law.
The basic rights available to a surviving spouse are summarized as follows:
- Right to two automobiles not specifically bequeathed. (R.C. 2106.18)
- Allowance for support. (R.C. 2106.13)
- Right to occupy the mansion house for one year. (R.C. 2106.15)
- Right to elect to take under deceased spouse's Will or under R.C. 2105.06. (R.C. 2106.01 through R.C. 2106.11)
- Right to receive the mansion house as a part of intestate share and family allowance. (R.C. 2106.10)
- Right to purchase property from deceased spouse's estate. (R.C. 2106.05)
- Miscellaneous rights.
Contact Our Lake County Ohio Probate Adminstration Attorneys
For advice on any probate-related legal matter, we welcome you to contact our office for an appointment. We can be reached by e-mail or by telephone at 440-942-6267.
Free initial consultations in person or over the phone.
Sternberg & Zeid Co., LPA
7547 Mentor Ave, Suite 301
Mentor, OH 44060
Telephone: 440-942-6267
Fax: 440-942-6504
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Sternberg & Zeid Co., LPA proudly serves clients throughout Northeast Ohio including Mentor, Painesville, Geneva, Ashtabula, Cleveland, Chardon, Solon, Chesterland, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, Willoughby, Lakewood, Mayfields Heights, Eastlake, Madison, Concord, Chagrin Falls, Kirtland, Lake County, Geauga County, Cuyahoga County and Ashtabula County.
