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ID Code § 15-3-1310 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION|Part 13 - UNIFORM ESTATE TAX APPORTIONMENT|Section 15-3-1310 - RIGHT OF REIMBURSEMENT.

15-3-1310. RIGHT OF REIMBURSEMENT. (a) A person required under section 15-3-1309, Idaho Code, to pay an estate tax greater than the amount due from the person under section 15-3-1303 or 15-3-1304, Idaho Code, has a right to reimbursement from another person to the extent that the other person has not paid the tax required by section 15-3-1303 or 15-3-1304, Idaho Code, and a right to reimbursement ratably from other persons to the extent that each has not contributed a portion of the amount collected under section 15-3-1309(b), Idaho Code. (b) A fiduciary may enforce the right of reimbursement under subsection (a) of this section on behalf of the person that is entitled to the reimbursement and shall take reasonable steps to do so if requested by the person.  History: [15-3-1310, added 2004, ch. 54, sec. 2, p. 252.]
ID Code § 15-3-1311 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION|Part 13 - UNIFORM ESTATE TAX APPORTIONMENT|Section 15-3-1311 - ACTION TO DETERMINE OR ENFORCE PART.

15-3-1311. ACTION TO DETERMINE OR ENFORCE PART. A fiduciary, transferee, or beneficiary of the gross estate may maintain an action including, but not limited to, petitioning for declaratory judgment, to have a court determine and enforce this part or may petition a court pursuant to section 15-3-704 or 15-7-201, Idaho Code, whichever is applicable.  History: [15-3-1311, added 2004, ch. 54, sec. 2, p. 253.]
ID Code § 15-3-1312 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION|Part 13 - UNIFORM ESTATE TAX APPORTIONMENT|Section 15-3-1312 - UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION.

15-3-1312. UNIFORMITY OF APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.  History: [15-3-1312, added 2004, ch. 54, sec. 2, p. 253.]
ID Code § 15-3-1313 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION|Part 13 - UNIFORM ESTATE TAX APPORTIONMENT|Section 15-3-1313 - SEVERABILITY.

15-3-1313. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this part or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this part which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this part are severable.  History: [15-3-1313, added 2004, ch. 54, sec. 2, p. 253.]
ID Code § 15-3-1314 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 3 - PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION|Part 13 - UNIFORM ESTATE TAX APPORTIONMENT|Section 15-3-1314 - DELAYED APPLICATION.

15-3-1314. DELAYED APPLICATION. (a) Sections 15-3-1303 through 15-3-1307, Idaho Code, do not apply to the estate of a decedent who dies prior to January 1, 2005. (b) For the estate of a decedent who dies on or after the effective date of this act, but prior to January 1, 2005, and as to which sections 15-3-1303 through 15-3-1307, Idaho Code do not apply, estate taxes must be apportioned pursuant to the law in effect immediately before the effective date of this act.  History: [15-3-1314, added 2004, ch. 54, sec. 2, p. 253.]
ID Code § 15-4-101 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 1 - DEFINITIONS|Section 15-4-101 - DEFINITIONS.

15-4-101. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter (a) "local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3. (b) "Local personal representative" includes any personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3 and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to section 15-4-205 of this code. (c) "Resident creditor" means a person domiciled in, or doing business in this state, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-101, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-201 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-201 - PAYMENT OF DEBT AND DELIVERY OF PROPERTY TO DOMICILIARY FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITHOUT LOCAL ADMINISTRATION.

15-4-201. PAYMENT OF DEBT AND DELIVERY OF PROPERTY TO DOMICILIARY FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITHOUT LOCAL ADMINISTRATION. At any time after the expiration of sixty (60) days from the death of a nonresident decedent, any person indebted to the estate of the nonresident decedent or having possession or control of personal property, or of an instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock or chose in action belonging to the estate of the nonresident decedent may pay the debt, deliver the personal property, or the instrument evidencing the debt, obligation, stock or chose in action, to the domiciliary foreign personal representative of the nonresident decedent upon being presented with proof of his appointment and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the representative stating: (a) The date of the death of the nonresident decedent; (b) That no local administration, or application or petition therefor, is pending in this state; (c) That the domiciliary foreign personal representative is entitled to payment or delivery.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-201, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-202 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-202 - PAYMENT OR DELIVERY DISCHARGES.

15-4-202. PAYMENT OR DELIVERY DISCHARGES. Payment or delivery made in good faith on the basis of the proof of authority and affidavit releases the debtor or person having possession of the personal property to the same extent as if payment or delivery had been made to a local personal representative.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-202, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-203 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-203 - RESIDENT CREDITOR NOTICE.

15-4-203. RESIDENT CREDITOR NOTICE. Payment or delivery under section 15-4-201 of this Part may not be made if a resident creditor of the nonresident decedent has notified the debtor of the nonresident decedent or the person having possession of the personal property belonging to the nonresident decedent that the debt should not be paid nor the property delivered to the domiciliary foreign personal representative.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-203, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-204 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-204 - PROOF OF AUTHORITY — BOND.

15-4-204. PROOF OF AUTHORITY — BOND. If no local administration or application or petition therefor is pending in this state, a domiciliary foreign personal representative may file with a court in this state in a county in which property belonging to the decedent is located, authenticated copies of his appointment and of any official bond he has given.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-204, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-205 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-205 - POWERS.

15-4-205. POWERS. A domiciliary foreign personal representative who has complied with section 15-4-204 of this Part may exercise as to assets in this state all powers of a local personal representative and may maintain actions and proceedings in this state subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties generally.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-205, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-206 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-206 - POWER OF REPRESENTATIVES IN TRANSITION.

15-4-206. POWER OF REPRESENTATIVES IN TRANSITION. The power of a domiciliary foreign personal representative under section 15-4-201 or 15-4-205 of this Part shall be exercised only if there is no administration or application therefor pending in this state. An application or petition for local administration of the estate terminates the power of the foreign personal representative to act under section 15-4-205 of this Part, but the local court may allow the foreign personal representative to exercise limited powers to preserve the estate. No person who, before receiving actual notice of a pending local administration, has changed his position in reliance upon the powers of a foreign personal representative shall be prejudiced by reason of the application or petition for, or grant of, local administration. The local personal representative is subject to all duties and obligations which have accrued by virtue of the exercise of the powers by the foreign personal representative and may be substituted for him in any action or proceedings in this state.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-206, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-207 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 2 - POWERS OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-207 - ANCILLARY AND OTHER LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS — PROVISIONS GOVERNING.

15-4-207. ANCILLARY AND OTHER LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS — PROVISIONS GOVERNING. In respect to a nonresident decedent, the provisions of chapter 3 of this code govern (1) proceedings, if any, in a court of this state for probate of the will, appointment, removal, supervision, and discharge of the local personal representative, and any other order concerning the estate; and (2) the status, powers, duties and liabilities of any local personal representative and the rights of claimants, purchasers, distributees and others in regard to a local administration.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-207, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-301 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 3 - JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-301 - JURISDICTION BY ACT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.

15-4-301. JURISDICTION BY ACT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. A foreign personal representative submits himself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state in his capacity as a personal representative of the estate by: (a) filing authenticated copies of his appointment as provided in section 15-4-204 of this code; (b) receiving payment of money or taking delivery of personal property under section 15-4-201 of this code; or (c) doing any act as a personal representative in this state which would have given the state jurisdiction over him as an individual. Jurisdiction under subsection (b) of this section is limited to the money or value of personal property collected.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-301, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233; am. 1972, ch. 201, sec. 16, p. 510.]
ID Code § 15-4-302 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 3 - JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-302 - JURISDICTION BY ACT OF DECEDENT.

15-4-302. JURISDICTION BY ACT OF DECEDENT. In addition to jurisdiction conferred by section 15-4-301 of this Part, a foreign personal representative is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state to the same extent that his decedent was subject to jurisdiction immediately prior to death.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-302, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-303 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 3 - JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES|Section 15-4-303 - SERVICE ON FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.

15-4-303. SERVICE ON FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. (a) Service of process may be made upon the foreign personal representative by registered or certified mail, addressed to his last reasonably ascertainable address, requesting a return receipt signed by addressee only. Notice by ordinary first class mail is sufficient if registered or certified mail service to the addressee is unavailable. Service may be made upon a foreign personal representative in the manner in which service could have been made under other laws of this state on either the foreign personal representative or his decedent immediately prior to death. (b) If service is made upon a foreign personal representative as provided in subsection (a) of this section, he shall be allowed at least thirty (30) days within which to appear or respond.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-303, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-4-401 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 4 - FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATION|Part 4 - JUDGMENTS AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE|Section 15-4-401 - EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION FOR OR AGAINST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE.

15-4-401. EFFECT OF ADJUDICATION FOR OR AGAINST PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. An adjudication rendered in any jurisdiction in favor of or against any personal representative of the estate is as binding on the local personal representative as if he were a party to the adjudication.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-4-401, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-5-101 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-101 - DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS.

15-5-101. DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, in this code: (a) "Incapacitated person" means any person who is impaired, except by minority, to the extent that he lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his person, provided, that the term shall not refer to a developmentally disabled person as defined in section 66-402(5), Idaho Code, and provided further that: (1) "Incapacity" means a legal, not a medical disability and shall be measured by function limitations and it shall be construed to mean or refer to any person who has suffered, is suffering, or is likely to suffer, substantial harm due to an inability to provide for his personal needs for food, clothing, shelter, health care, or safety, or an inability to manage his or her property or financial affairs; (2) Inability to provide for personal needs or to manage property shall be evidenced by acts or occurrences, or statements which strongly indicate imminent acts or occurrences; material evidence of inability must have occurred within twelve (12) months prior to the filing of the petition for guardianship or conservatorship; (3) Isolated instances of simple negligence or improvidence, lack of resources, or any act, occurrence, or statement, if that act, occurrence, or statement is the product of an informed judgment, shall not constitute evidence of inability to provide for personal needs or to manage property; (4) "Informed judgment" means a choice made by a person who has the ability to make such a choice, and who makes it voluntarily after all relevant information necessary to making the decision has been provided, and who understands that he is free to choose or refuse any alternative available and who clearly indicates or expresses the outcome of his choice; (b) A "protective proceeding" is a proceeding under the provisions of section 15-5-401, Idaho Code, to determine that a person cannot effectively manage or apply his estate to necessary ends, either because he lacks the ability or is otherwise inconvenienced, or because he is a minor, and to secure administration of his estate by a conservator or other appropriate relief; (c) A "protected person" is a minor or other person for whom a conservator has been appointed or other protective order has been made; (d) A "ward" is a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. A "minor ward" is a minor for whom a guardian has been appointed solely because of minority.  History: [15-5-101, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233; am. 1982, ch. 59, sec. 2, p. 92; am. 1989, ch. 241, sec. 1, p. 587; am. 1997, ch. 210, sec. 1, p. 628; am. 1999, ch. 293, sec. 3, p. 736; am. 2000, ch. 180, sec. 1, p. 448.]
ID Code § 15-5-102 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-102 - JURISDICTION OF SUBJECT MATTER — CONSOLIDATION OF PROCEEDINGS.

15-5-102. JURISDICTION OF SUBJECT MATTER — CONSOLIDATION OF PROCEEDINGS. When both guardianship and protective proceedings as to the same person are commenced or pending in the same court, the proceedings may be consolidated.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-102, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-5-103 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-103 - FACILITY OF PAYMENT OR DELIVERY.

15-5-103. FACILITY OF PAYMENT OR DELIVERY. Any person under a duty to pay or deliver money or personal property to a minor may perform this duty, in amounts not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per annum, by paying or delivering the money or property to, (1) the minor, if he has attained the age of eighteen (18) years or is married; (2) any person having the care and custody of the minor with whom the minor resides; (3) a guardian of the minor; or (4) a financial institution incident to a deposit in a federally insured savings account in the sole name of the minor and giving notice of the deposit to the minor. This section does not apply if the person making payment or delivery has actual knowledge that a conservator has been appointed or proceedings for appointment of a conservator of the estate of the minor are pending. The persons, other than the minor or any financial institution under (4) of this section, receiving money or property for a minor, are obligated to apply the money to the support and education of the minor, but may not pay themselves except by way of reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for goods and services necessary for the minor’s support. Any excess sums shall be preserved for future support of the minor and any balance not so used and any property received for the minor must be turned over to the minor when he attains majority. Persons who pay or deliver in accordance with provisions of this section are not responsible for the proper application thereof.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-103, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233; am. 1989, ch. 79, sec. 1, p. 141.]
ID Code § 15-5-104 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-104 - DELEGATION OF POWERS BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

15-5-104. DELEGATION OF POWERS BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN. A parent or a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or in the case of military personnel serving beyond the territorial limits of the United States for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, any of the parent’s or guardian’s powers regarding care, custody, or property of the minor or ward including, but not limited to, powers for medical care and educational care of the minor or ward, except the parent’s or guardian’s power to consent to marriage or adoption of a minor or ward. The delegation for a minor to a grandparent of the minor, or to a sibling of the minor, or to a sibling of either parent of the minor, shall continue in effect until the time period, or date, or condition set forth in the power of attorney for automatic expiration of the power of attorney occurs. If the power of attorney does not provide a time period, or date, or condition for automatic expiration of the power, the power of attorney shall continue in effect for a period of three (3) years. The power may be revoked prior to the expiration of the three (3) year period, or prior to the time period, or date, or condition for automatic expiration, in a writing delivered to the grandparent or sibling by the delegating parent or guardian. The power of attorney does not need to be notarized or recorded to be valid. However, if the power is recorded, any revocation of the power by a writing must also be recorded before the revocation is effective.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-104, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233; am. 1991, ch. 29, sec. 1, p. 58; am. 2003, ch. 64, sec. 1, p. 210.]
ID Code § 15-5-105 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-105 - EVIDENCE IN PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VETERAN’S BENEFITS.

15-5-105. EVIDENCE IN PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING VETERAN’S BENEFITS. If benefits derived from the United States through the veteran’s administration are involved in any proceeding under this chapter, a certificate of the administrator or his authorized representative shall be prima facie evidence of the necessity of appointment of a guardian or conservator or both if: (a) It sets forth the age of the minor involved in the proceeding as shown by the records of the veterans administration and the fact that appointment is a condition precedent to payment of any moneys; (b) It sets forth the fact that a purportedly incapacitated person involved in the proceeding has been rated incompetent by the veterans administration upon examination pursuant to the laws governing such administration and that appointment of a guardian is a condition precedent to payment of any moneys due such incapacitated person.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-105, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-5-106 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-106 - COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS TO BE FURNISHED.

15-5-106. COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS TO BE FURNISHED. When a copy of any public record is required by the veterans administration to be used in determining the eligibility of any persons to participate in benefits made available by the veterans administration, the official custodian of such public records shall without charge provide the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on his behalf or the authorized representative of the veterans administration with a certified copy of such record.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-106, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]
ID Code § 15-5-107 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 15 - UNIFORM PROBATE CODE|Chapter 5 - PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY|Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|Section 15-5-107 - WRONGFUL APPROPRIATION.

15-5-107. WRONGFUL APPROPRIATION. Upon the petition of anyone interested in the welfare of the ward, anyone suspected of having concealed, embezzled or conveyed away any of the moneys, goods or effects belonging to the ward or his estate may be ordered by the court to appear and be examined on oath and held to account upon such matters and for such property.  History: [I.C., sec. 15-5-107, as added by 1971, ch. 111, sec. 1, p. 233.]