H.E.A. 1252, P.L. 184 Effective: July 1, 2021 Removes conflicts between probate and guardianship statutes regarding classification of claims. Requires, for purposes of the power of attorney act, that a principal may not be a minor. Creates a tenant's representative for a deceased tenant or a tenant who is under a guardianship and specifies who may accept an appointment as a … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship 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
Landlord tenant settlement conference program
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 116 regarding the Landlord tenant settlement conference program authored by Sen. Tallian, Sen. L. Brown, and Sen. Bohacek. The bill, as introduced, provides an increase in the small claims jurisdictional amount for possessory actions to $10,000 until June 30, 2023, requires parties to a possessory action to participate in the Supreme Court’s l … [Read more...] about Landlord tenant settlement conference program
Landlord-tenant relations
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1541 on landlord-tenant relations authored by Rep. Manning. The bill was amended to address the concerns of the Governor in his veto message. Testimony in opposition to the bill was presented by the Indiana Public Defender Council, United Way of Central Indiana, Prosperity Indiana, Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Legal Services, and … [Read more...] about Landlord-tenant relations
Probate and guardianship matters
The House Judiciary Committee heard HB 1252 authored by Rep. John Young regarding probate and guardianship matters. This bill 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 tenant’s representative for a deceased ten … [Read more...] about Probate and guardianship matters