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Form 8.5 Return for Certificate of Service of Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights - Ohio
What Is Form 8.5?
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 8.5?
A: Form 8.5 is the Return for Certificate of Service of Citation to Surviving Spouse to Exercise Elective Rights in Ohio.
Q: What is the purpose of Form 8.5?
A: The purpose of Form 8.5 is to provide proof that a citation has been served to a surviving spouse for the exercise of their elective rights.
Q: Who uses Form 8.5?
A: Form 8.5 is used by individuals or their legal representatives in Ohio when serving a citation to a surviving spouse to allow them to exercise their elective rights.
Q: What are elective rights?
A: Elective rights refer to the rights of a surviving spouse to choose between the provisions of a will or the statutory share of the estate.
Q: Do I need to file Form 8.5 with the court?
A: Yes, Form 8.5 must be filed with the court after it has been completed and served to the surviving spouse.
Q: Is Form 8.5 specific to Ohio?
A: Yes, Form 8.5 is specific to Ohio and may not be used in other states.
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 8.5 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas - Probate Division.
