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
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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
Mid-Session: Probate Law
Bill No. Bill Title Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Sponsor(s) SB 247 Creditors' rights 2/1/18 Do Pass -A 2/5/18 Engrossed -A 2/6/18 Passed 48-0 Steuerwald HB 1303 Electronic powers of attorney, trusts, and wills 1/22/18 Do Pass -A 1/25/18 Engrossed -A 1/29/18 Passed 95-0 Bray, Lanane If a bill was amended at any stage in the legislative process, it is designated with an … [Read more...] about Mid-Session: Probate Law
Creditors’ rights
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 247 on creditors’ rights, authored by Sen. Koch. The bill makes various changes to Medicaid, probate, and trust law relating to creditors' claims, claims against non-probate transferees, and no contest provisions in wills and trusts. The bill was amended by consent to make numerous amendments to language relating to creditors' claims and c … [Read more...] about Creditors’ rights