Ohio Revised Code|Section 2117.09 | Disputed claims.

                                                
If an executor or administrator doubts the  justice of any claim presented against the estate the executor or  administrator represents, the executor or administrator may enter  into an agreement in writing with the claimant to refer the matter  in controversy to three disinterested persons, who shall be  approved by the probate judge. 
Upon filing the agreement of reference in the probate court  of the county in which the letters testamentary or of  administration were issued, the judge shall docket the cause and  make an order referring the matter in controversy to the referees  selected.
The referees shall proceed to hear and determine the matter  and make their report to the court. The referees shall have the  same powers and be entitled to the same compensation and the same  proceedings shall be followed as if the reference were made under  the provisions for arbitrations under a rule of the court of  common pleas. The court may set aside the report of the referees,  appoint others in their places, or confirm the report and adjudge  costs as in actions against executors and administrators. The  judgment of the court shall be valid and effectual.