2107.11 Jurisdiction to probate. - Ohio Statutes

2107.11 Jurisdiction to probate.

A will shall be admitted to probate:

(A) In the county in which the testator was domiciled if, at the time of his death, he was domiciled in this state;

(B) In any county of this state where any real or personal property of such testator is located if, at the time of his death, he was not domiciled in this state, and provided that such will has not previously been admitted to probate in this state or in the state of such testator’s domicile;

(C) In the county of this state in which a probate court rendered a judgment declaring that the will was valid and where the will was filed with the probate court.

For the purpose of this section, intangible personal property is located in the place where the instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action is located or if there is no such instrument where the debtor resides.

Effective Date: 01-01-1979