Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant is a legal document used in Ohio to transfer property ownership from one joint tenant to the surviving joint tenant(s) upon the death of one joint tenant. This affidavit is essential for avoiding the probate process when there is joint tenancy in real property. When a property is owned by two or more individuals as joint tenants with right of survivorship, it means that if one joint tenant passes away, the ownership automatically transfers to the surviving joint tenant(s) rather than being inherited by the deceased tenant's heirs or going through probate. The Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant serves as a proof of death and facilitates the transfer of the deceased joint tenant's interest in the property to the surviving joint tenant(s). It is typically filed with the County Recorder's Office where the property is located. There are two main types of Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant: 1. Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant with Additional Consideration: This type of affidavit is used when the surviving joint tenant(s) want to provide additional consideration or payment for the deceased joint tenant's interest in the property. The additional consideration can be in the form of money or other assets offered to the estate of the deceased joint tenant. 2. Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant without Additional Consideration: In this type of affidavit, no additional consideration is given to the estate of the deceased joint tenant. The surviving joint tenant(s) simply assume full ownership of the property without any payment. Both types of Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant require essential information to be included such as the names of the joint tenants, the legal description of the property, the date of death of the joint tenant, and the notarized signatures of the surviving joint tenant(s). It is important to note that this document should be prepared carefully and accurately to comply with Ohio state laws. Seeking professional legal advice is highly recommended ensuring the correct preparation and filing of the Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant. By using the appropriate Ohio Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, joint property owners can streamline the transfer of ownership, avoid the time-consuming probate process, and ensure a seamless transfer of property rights to the surviving joint tenant(s).
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