Ohio Code § 5905.05

Ohio Code § 5905.05. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5905.05.

A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed by any relative or friend

of the ward or by any person who is authorized to file such a petition.  If there is no authorized person or if the authorized person fails to file such

a petition within thirty days after mailing of notice by the veterans' administration

to the last known address of the person indicating the necessity for such petition,

a petition for appointment may be filed by any resident of this state. The petition for appointment shall set forth: (A) The name, age, and place of residence of the ward; (B) The name and place of residence of the nearest relative, if known; (C) The fact that the ward is entitled to receive benefits payable by or through the

veterans' administration; (D) The amount of money then due and the amount of probable future payments; (E) The name and address of the person or institution having actual custody of the ward; (F) The name, age, relationship, occupation, and address of the proposed guardian; (G) The number of wards for whom the nominee is presently acting as guardian, if the

nominee is a natural person. Notwithstanding any law as to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or the

nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual or a bank

or trust company as guardian, if the court determines it is for the best interest

of the ward. In the case of a mentally incompetent ward the petition shall show that such ward

has been rated incompetent by the veterans' administration on examination in accordance

with the laws and regulations governing the veterans' administration.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 5905.05
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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