2113.02 Limitation for granting original administration. - Ohio Statutes

2113.02 Limitation for granting original administration.

Administration shall not be originally granted as of right after the expiration of twenty years from the death of the testator or intestate. But, within his county, each probate judge may grant letters of original administration upon the estate of a deceased person after the expiration of twenty years upon the petition of interested persons or their agent and on good cause shown therefor. Before allowing the prayer of such petition, such judge may direct notice thereof to be given by publication, for a period not exceeding thirty days, in one or more of the newspapers published in the county where such petition is filed.

Effective Date: 10-07-1977