S.E.A. 192, P.L. 34 Effective: March 21, 2016 Urges the legislative council to assign to the appropriate committee a study of the visitation, communication, and interaction with a protected person. Requires the family and social services administration (FSSA), in cooperation with the Indiana prosecuting attorneys council (IPAC), to prepare and submit a report to the legislative … [Read more...] about Guardianship and adult protective services report
Probate
Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
S.E.A. 253, P.L. 137 Effective: July 1, 2016 Enacts the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Defines "digital asset" as an electronic record in which an individual has a right or interest. Defines "custodian" as a person that carries, maintains, processes, receives, or stores a digital asset. … [Read more...] about Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Probate matters
S.E.A. 371, P.L. 190 Effective: §§1-31, 42 effective March 24, 2016; §§32-41 effective July 1, 2016 Provides that an individual otherwise qualified for certain property tax deductions for property that the individual occupies as a beneficiary of the trust that owns the property is not required to be considered the owner of the property under the rules of construction for the pro … [Read more...] about Probate matters
Developmental disability bracelet and identification card
H.E.A. 1012, P.L. 56 Effective: July 1, 2016 Requires the state department of health (state department), upon request, to issue a bracelet, an identification card, or both indicating that an individual has been medically diagnosed with a developmental disability. Allows the state department to charge a fee for the bracelet and identification card. Provides that the information … [Read more...] about Developmental disability bracelet and identification card
Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
The House Judiciary Committee heard SB 253 on the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act sponsored by Rep. Washburne. Author Sen. Waltz explained that the bill determines what happens to an individual’s digital assets upon death. The bill enacts the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The b … [Read more...] about Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act