Ohio Code § 2127.02

Ohio Code § 2127.02. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 2127.02.

As soon as an executor or administrator ascertains that the personal property in the

possession or under the control of the executor or administrator is insufficient to

pay all the debts of the decedent, together with the allowance for support to the

surviving spouse, minor children, or surviving spouse and minor children of the decedent

as provided in section 2106.13 of the Revised Code , and the costs of administering the estate, the executor or administrator shall commence

a civil action in the probate court for authority to sell the decedent's real property.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 2127.02
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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