Ohio Rev. Code § 5305.16
Election by answer is a release of dower.
Ohio · Chapter 5305 | Dower · Status: effective
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- Ohio Rev. Code § 5305.16, Election by answer is a release of dower, Ohio, version 1 as recorded 2026-08-14, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1192157
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The answer of a surviving spouse under section 5305.15 of the Revised Code has the same effect, in all respects, as a deed of release to the purchaser of such estate of the dower interest therein of such spouse.