Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio

My significant other and his 3 siblings inherited their mother's home in OH. Only 1 sibling is married, a brother, and he and his wife live in FL. The probate attorney says that any spouses must sign off if the home is sold. Why? These are not community property states. Other siblings live in GA and OH. There is no mortgage on the home and no taxes in arrears.


Asked on 3/06/11, 1:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Schmitz Elizabeth S. Schmitz Attorney at Law

Ohio is a dower property state so spouses must agree to the sale of property in Ohio.

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Answered on 3/07/11, 6:03 am


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