H.E.A. 1303, P.L. 40 Effective: July 1, 2018 Allows a testator to execute an electronic will. Specifies requirements pertaining to the: (1) creation; (2) attestation; and (3) execution; of an electronic will. Allows video recordings of an electronic will's execution to be used for demonstrating: (1) proper execution of a will; (2) testator intent; (3) the mental state of a testator; … [Read more...] about Electronic powers of attorney, trusts, and wills
Probate
Creditors’ rights
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 247 concerning creditors’ rights sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill makes various changes to probate and trust law relating to creditors' claims, claims against non-probate transferees, and no contest provisions in wills and trusts and conforming changes. Testimony was presented by Rep. Koch in support of the proposed amendment which was a … [Read more...] about Creditors’ rights
Office of Judicial Administration
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 238 sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald on the Office of Judicial Administration. The bill changes all references to the Supreme Court Administration, Division of State Court Administration and the Indiana Judicial Center to the Office of Judicial Administration. The bill also changes all references to the executive director of the Division of State C … [Read more...] about Office of Judicial Administration
Creditors’ rights
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 247 sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald on creditors’ rights. The bill makes changes to probate and trust law relating to creditors’ claims, claims against non-probate transferees, and generally authorizes no contest provisions in wills and trusts. Testimony was heard in support of the bill from members of the Indiana State Bar Association. The Office … [Read more...] about Creditors’ rights
Electronic powers of attorney, trusts, and wills
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1303 sponsored by Sens. Bray, Lanane and Zakas on electronic powers of attorney, trusts, and wills. The bill: allows the electronic creation and execution of wills, trust instruments, and powers of attorney. It also specifies requirements pertaining to the creation, attestation, and execution of an electronic will; allows video recordings o … [Read more...] about Electronic powers of attorney, trusts, and wills