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Form 8.2 Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Against Will - Ohio
What Is Form 8.2?
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 8.2?
A: Form 8.2 is an election form used in Ohio for a surviving spouse to take a portion of their deceased spouse's estate instead of what is provided in the will.
Q: Who can use Form 8.2?
A: The surviving spouse of a deceased person in Ohio can use Form 8.2.
Q: What does the Form 8.2 election allow the surviving spouse to do?
A: The Form 8.2 election allows the surviving spouse to choose to take a statutory share of the estate rather than what is provided for them in the deceased spouse's will.
Q: What is the purpose of the Form 8.2 election?
A: The purpose of the Form 8.2 election is to provide the surviving spouse with a legal option to receive a portion of the deceased spouse's estate, even if they were not adequately provided for in the will.
Q: Is using Form 8.2 mandatory?
A: Using Form 8.2 is not mandatory. The surviving spouse can choose whether or not to make the election.
Form Details:
- Released on December 1, 2002;
- The latest edition provided by the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas - Probate Division;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form 8.2 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas - Probate Division.
