(A) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this chapter or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated individual, unborn individual, or person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 5803.05

  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59

(B) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under Chapters 5801. to 5811. of the Revised Code, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.

(C) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual’s family.