Explore 4 enforceability of will provisions court cases in Ohio. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
No-Contest Clause Enforceable Against Bad-Faith Will Challenge
In re Estate of Shurman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was enfor...
Will's residuary clause grants wife fee simple, not life estate
In re Estate of Fogle, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a will's "residuary clause" was specific en...
No-Contest Clause Upheld in Will Contest Case
In re Estate of Troutman, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a "no-contest" clause in a will was enfo...
No-Contest Clause Enforceable Against Will Challenge
In re Estate of Wilson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals considered whether a will's "no-contest" clause was enforc...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 enforceability of will provisions cases from courts in Ohio. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding enforceability of will provisions cases in Ohio include: ohioctapp (4 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4.