Ohio Code § 5305.01
Ohio Code § 5305.01. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5305.01.
When the lands of a deceased person are not encumbered by mortgage, or by judgment
obtained against such decedent during life, the heir, guardian of an heir, or other
person having the next immediate estate of inheritance, may assign in writing to the
surviving spouse, dower therein, particularly describing such estate, which, if approved
in writing on the deed of assignment by the probate judge of the county, and also
by the probate judge of the county appointing such guardian, and accepted by such
spouse, in writing thereon, shall be a valid assignment.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5305.01
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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