Ohio Code § 5803.05
Ohio Code § 5803.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 5803.05.
(A) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this chapter or
that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint
a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and
act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated individual, unborn individual, or person whose
identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests. (B) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to
any matter arising under Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code, whether or not
a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending. (C) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the
living members of the individual's family.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5803.05
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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