{"id":136,"date":"2019-08-26T22:39:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T22:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/?p=136"},"modified":"2022-02-06T13:26:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T13:26:55","slug":"surviving-spouse-rights-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/surviving-spouse-rights-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Surviving Spouse Rights Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"136\" class=\"elementor elementor-136\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57085744 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57085744\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5eee2639\" data-id=\"5eee2639\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fe1363 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fe1363\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p id=\"magicdomid2\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Surviving spouse rights and benefits in Ohio include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-node-type=\"line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/who-are-next-of-kin-in-ohio\/\">Intestate Share<\/a><\/li><li data-node-type=\"line\">Elective Share<\/li><li data-node-type=\"line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/mansion-house-rights-in-ohio-probate\/\">Mansion House Rights<\/a><\/li><li data-node-type=\"line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/support-allowance-in-ohio-probate\/\">Spousal Allowance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><p class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">In order to preserve all widow&#8217;s rights and benefits granted under the law, a surviving spouse must adhere to time-sensitive deadlines provided by statute. The failure to meet one of the probate deadlines can cause a surviving spouse to lose one or more spousal entitlements.\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/deadlines-and-timelines-in-ohio-probate\/\">Deadlines and Timelines In Ohio Probate<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><h2 id=\"magicdomid3\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Surviving Spouse Rights When There Is No Valid Will<\/span><\/h2><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">When an individual dies without a will, they have died intestate.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/who-are-next-of-kin-in-ohio\/\"> Intestate succession law will govern<\/a>.\u00a0 Under Ohio law, a statutory framework determines how a decedent\u2019s estate will be distributed.\u00a0 This is referred to as Intestate Administration.<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">INTESTATE SHARE.\u00a0 If a spouse dies without a Will, the surviving spouse receives an intestate share.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE \u2013 NO CHILDREN OR ALL DECEDENT&#8217;S CHILDREN ARE CHILDREN OF SURVIVING SPOUSE.\u00a0 If the only survivor is a surviving spouse or descendants of the decedent who are also descendants of the surviving spouse, then the surviving spouse receives the entire intestate estate of the decedent. See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2105.06v1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2105.06(b)<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE \u2013 ONE SURVIVING CHILD NOT SURVIVING SPOUSE&#8217;S CHILD.\u00a0 If the decedent had only one surviving child or descendants of only child, who is not the child of the surviving spouse (natural or adoptive parent) the surviving spouse receives the first $20,000 plus one-half of the balance of the net estate.\u00a0 See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2105.06v1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2105.06(c)<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE \u2013 MORE THAN ONE CHILD.\u00a0 If the decedent had more than one child or descendants of child, and the surviving spouse is the natural or adoptive parent of one but not all children of the decedent, the surviving spouse receives the first $60,000 plus one-third of the balance of the net estate.\u00a0 If the surviving spouse is not the natural or adoptive parents to the children, he or she is entitled to the first $20,000 plus one-third of the balance of the net estate. See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2105.06v1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2105.06(d)<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h2 id=\"magicdomid9\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Surviving Spouse&#8217;s Right to Elect To Take Under or Against a Will &#8211; Elective Share<\/span><\/h2><p>Under Ohio law, when a decedent dies testate (with a valid will), the surviving spouse has the right to elect to take an elective share, rather than follow the terms of the will.\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/how-do-you-make-a-valid-will-in-ohio\/\">How Do You Make a Valid Will In Ohio?<\/a><\/p><h4><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Amount of Elective Share<\/span><\/h4><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\"><strong>Less than two children.<\/strong>\u00a0 If the surviving spouse elects to take against the Will and the decedent is survived by less than two children, or the children\u2019s lineal descendants, the surviving spouse is entitled to take one-half of the decedent\u2019s estate.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\"><strong>Two or more children.<\/strong>\u00a0 If the surviving spouse elects to take against the Will and the decedent is survived by two or more children, or the children\u2019s lineal descendants, the surviving spouse is entitled to take one-third of the decedent\u2019s estate.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\"><strong>Provisions made under the Will.<\/strong>\u00a0 If the surviving spouse elects the elective share, he or she will not be entitled to receive any assets given to him or her under the will.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h4>Deadline to Elect To Take An Elective Share<\/h4><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">An election to take under the will may be made in writing, but the election may also be made by taking no action.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Conversely, if the surviving spouse elects to take against the will, he or she must before the Probate Judge or a Magistrate. This election must be exercised within five months from the date of the initial appointment of the <a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/what-are-the-requirements-to-be-executor-of-an-estate-in-ohio\/\">administrator or executor of the estate<\/a> or it is forfeited.<\/span><\/p><h2 id=\"magicdomid15\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Surviving Spouse&#8217;s Right to Receive\/Remain in Mansion House<\/span><\/h2><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Under Ohio law, the residence of shared by the surviving spouse and the decedent is referred to as the \u201cmansion house.\u201d Depending upon the value of the real estate, the surviving spouse may have the right to receive the mansion house as part of the inheritance. See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2106.10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2106.10<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">If the mansion house is a probate asset, the surviving spouse has the right to remain in the mansion house for a period of one year from the date of the decedent\u2019s death without the payment of rent to the estate.\u00a0 If the mansion house is sold to pay debts during this period of time, you may be entitled to the fair rental value of the mansion house.<\/span><\/p><h4><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Deadline for Election<\/span><\/h4><p><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">This election must be exercised at or before the time a final account is rendered.<\/span><\/p><h2 id=\"magicdomid19\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Allowance for Support<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"magicdomid20\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">A surviving spouse may be entitled for an allowance for support.\u00a0 See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2106.13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2106.13<\/a>.\u00a0 The allowance for support amount is $40,000 in money or property.\u00a0 If there are one or more minor children of the decedent, not the children of the surviving spouse, this Court will apportion the allowance among those children and the surviving spouse.\u00a0 Please note that the surviving spouse is entitled to receive up to two selected automobiles.\u00a0 The allowance for support amount will be set off against this election for automobiles, if made.\u00a0 See <a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/support-allowance-in-ohio-probate\/\">Support Allowance In Ohio Probate<\/a> to learn more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"magicdomid22\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\">\u00a0<\/div><h2 id=\"magicdomid23\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Social Security Death Benefit<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH BENEFIT.\u00a0 Applying for a Social Security lump sum death benefit (currently $255) must be filed within 2 years of the date of death.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.\u00a0 It is also important to ensure you receive any and all payments you may be entitled to as a surviving spouse from Social Security.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h2 id=\"magicdomid26\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Marital Agreements<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">MARITAL AGREEMENTS.\u00a0 The surviving spouse is entitled to file an action to contest the validity of an antenuptial or separation agreement.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">TIMELINE TO FILE CHALLENGE.\u00a0\u00a0 This action must be filed within four months after the appointment of the executor or administrator or the right is forfeited.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><h2 id=\"magicdomid29\" class=\"ace-line\" data-node-type=\"line\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Requirement to File Known Will<\/span><\/h2><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">If the surviving spouse, or any other beneficiary, named in a will knows of the existence of the will for one year after the death of the testator and has the power to control it, and without reasonable cause, intentionally conceals, withholds, neglects, or refuses within that year to offer the will to probate, the beneficiary shall not receive property or rights passing under the will or via intestacy. See <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2107.10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2107.10<\/a>.\u00a0 Read <a href=\"https:\/\/probatestars.com\/how-do-you-get-someone-to-produce-a-will-under-ohio-law\/\">How Do You Get Someone To Produce a Will Under Ohio Law?<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h6>\u00a0<\/h6><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"list-bullet1\"><span class=\"author-9676643814 font-color-111111 font-size-large\">Deposit of Will During Testator\u2019s Lifetime. Pursuant to <a href=\"http:\/\/codes.ohio.gov\/orc\/2107.07v1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Rev. Code Ann. \u00a7 2107.07<\/a>, a will may be deposited by the testator, or by some person for the testator, in the office of the judge of the probate court in the county in which the testator lives.\u00a0 The fee for the deposit of the will is $5.00.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Surviving spouse rights and benefits in Ohio include: Intestate Share Elective Share Mansion House Rights Spousal Allowance \u00a0 In order to preserve all widow&#8217;s rights and benefits granted under the law, a surviving spouse must adhere to time-sensitive deadlines provided by statute. 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