Ohio Code § 2109.09

Ohio Code § 2109.09. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2109.09.

(A) Unless the testator has specified otherwise in the will 1 , the bond required of an executor by section 2109.04 of the Revised Code shall not be required of the executor to administer an estate in accordance with

the will of the testator if the executor is the next of kin and if the executor is

entitled to the entire net proceeds of the estate. (B) The bond otherwise required of an executor by section 2109.04 of the Revised Code shall be conditioned as follows: (1) To file with the probate court within the time required by section 2115.02 of the Revised Code an inventory of all the tangible and intangible personal property of the testator

that is to be administered and that comes to the executor's possession or knowledge

and an inventory of the testator's interest in real property located in this state; (2) To administer and distribute according to law and the will of the testator all the

testator's tangible and intangible personal property, the proceeds of any action for

wrongful death or of any settlement, with or without suit, of a wrongful death claim,

and the proceeds of all real property in which the testator had an interest, that

is located in this state, and that is sold, when the property or proceeds have come

to the possession of the executor or to the possession of another person for the executor; (3) To render a just and true account of the executor's administration at the times required

by section 2109.301 of the Revised Code . 1

 Prior and current versions differ;  although no amendment to this language appeared

in 2001 H 85 or 2011 S 124, “in the will” appeared as “in the bill” in 1999 H 59.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

At a glance

  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2109.09
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

Verify the text

Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.

Common questions

What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 2109.09?

The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.

What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 2109.09 address?

It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.

Is Ohio Revised Code § 2109.09 still in force?

Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.

Can this page be used as legal advice?

No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.