Ohio Code 2121.03 – Probate court hearing
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At the hearing the probate court shall hear such legally admissible evidence as is offered for the purpose of ascertaining whether the presumption of death is established. No person shall be disqualified to testify by reason of relationship as husband or wife to the presumed decedent, or by reason an interest in the presumed decedent’s property, or because of a right or interest under the terms of a contract, beneficiary designation, trust, or otherwise, arising by reason of the death of the presumed decedent.
Terms Used In Ohio Code 2121.03
- Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Probate: Proving a will
- Property: means real and personal property. See Ohio Code 1.59
- Testify: Answer questions in court.