H.E.A. 1255, P.L. 185 Effective: April 29, 2021 Wills Provides that a testator may execute a will in two or more counterparts and specifies certain requirements for a will executed in two or more counterparts. Provides that a self-proving clause may be incorporated into or affixed to a will and specifies certain requirements for self-proving clauses and wills. Specifies that … [Read more...] about Probate and property matters
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Probate and guardianship matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 sponsored by Sen. Freeman regarding probate and guardianship matters. The author, Rep. John Young, introduced the bill which removes conflicts between probate and guardianship statutes regarding classification of claims. The bill requires that a principal may not be a minor for purposes of power of attorney act. The bill also creates a t … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship matters
Powers of guardian after death
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 276 on powers of guardian after death sponsored by Rep. J. Young and Rep. Hatfield. The author, Sen. Lanane, introduced the bill which authorizes certain guardians to make certain arrangements and control the disposition of a decedent's body subsequent to the death of a protected person. Representatives from Indiana Association of Area Agencies … [Read more...] about Powers of guardian after death
Probate and property matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1255 on probate and property matters sponsored by Sen. Freeman. The Committee considered the bill for amend and vote. The bill provides the following: Provides that a testator may execute a will in two or more counterparts. Specifies certain requirements for a will executed in two or more counterparts. Provides that a self-proving clause … [Read more...] about Probate and property matters
Mid-Session: Probate Law
The following probate law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 204 Health care advance directives Previous blog post: http://indianacourts.us/legislative/?p=3256 Floor amendments: Adds identification requirements for witnessing a DNR declaration House Sponsor: Young Read the current bill: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/204 SB 276 Powers of guardian … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Probate Law