Form 1.0 Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees - Ohio

What Is Form 1.0?

This is a legal form that was released by the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas - Probate Division - a government authority operating within Ohio. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form 1.0 Surviving Spouse, Children, Next of Kin, Legatees and Devisees?
A: Form 1.0 is a legal document used in Ohio to determine the heirs and beneficiaries of a deceased person's estate.

Q: Who is considered a surviving spouse?
A: A surviving spouse is the husband or wife of the deceased person at the time of their death.

Q: Who are considered children under this form?
A: Children are the biological and adopted offspring of the deceased person.

Q: Who is considered next of kin?
A: Next of kin refers to the closest blood relatives of the deceased, such as parents, siblings, and grandparents.

Q: What are legatees and devisees?
A: Legatees are individuals who have been named in the deceased person's will to receive specific gifts or bequests. Devisees are individuals who are designated to inherit real property (land or buildings) under the terms of the will.