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IN Code § 29-1-7.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-2. Conditions to Grant of Petition; Collateral Attack; Revocation

Sec. 2. (a) The court may grant a petition for administration without court supervision if:(1) all the persons referred to in either section 1(a)(1) or 1(a)(2) of this chapter have joined in the petition;(2) the estate is solvent;(3) the personal representative is qualified to administer the estate without court supervision;(4) the heirs, or legatees and devisees, or the parent (as defined in IC 29-3-1-11), or if none, the guardian (as defined in IC 29-3-1-6) of an heir, legatee, or devisee, as the case may be, freely consent to and understand the significance of administration without court supervision; and(5) the will does not request supervised administration.(b) As an alternative to the requirements of subsection (a), the court may also grant a petition for administration without court supervision if:(1) the decedent in the will authorized the administration of the estate to be unsupervised;(2) the estate is solvent; and(3) the personal representative is qualified to administer the estate without court supervision.(c) Once a petition for administration without court supervision has been granted under subsection (a) or (b), a personal representative's authority, under such order, shall not be subject to any requirement of court approval or confirmation or be open to collateral attack on account of any defect or irregularity in the proceedings resulting in issuance of the order of no supervision, if the court issuing the order had jurisdiction of the estate.(d) The court may, on its own motion or the motion of an interested person, revoke an order of unsupervised administration and require an administration on terms and conditions which the court specifies if the court finds that such a revocation is in the best interests of the estate, creditors, taxing authorities, heirs, legatees, or devisees.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.297, SEC.1; Acts 1978, P.L.132, SEC.3; Acts 1982, P.L.172, SEC.1; P.L.169-1988, SEC.3; P.L.264-1989, SEC.1; P.L.182-1999, SEC.3.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-2.5. Personal Representative's Bond

Sec. 2.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a personal representative is not required to execute and file a bond relating to the duties of the personal representative's office under this chapter unless:(1) the will provides for the execution and filing of a bond; or(2) the court finds, on the court's own motion or on motion by an interested person, that a bond is necessary to protect creditors, heirs, devisees, and legatees.(b) If a bond is required under subsection (a):(1) the amount of the bond shall be determined by the court; and(2) the bond shall be administered;under IC 29-1-11.(c) If a personal representative is not an Indiana resident or ceases to be an Indiana resident, the personal representative shall execute and file a bond under IC 29-1-10-1. The amount of the bond may be adjusted at the court's discretion.As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.2.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-3.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-3.2. Inventories

Sec. 3.2. (a) Not more than two (2) months after the appointment of a personal representative under this chapter, the personal representative shall prepare a verified inventory of the decedent's probate estate. The inventory may consist of at least one (1) written instrument.(b) The inventory required under subsection (a) must indicate the fair market value of each item of property belonging to the probate estate, including a statement of all known liens and other charges on any item. The property must be classified in the inventory as follows:(1) Real property, with plat or survey description, and if a homestead, designated as a homestead.(2) Furniture and household goods.(3) Emblements and annual crops raised by labor.(4) Corporate stocks, including the class, the par value or that the stock has no par value, and if preferred stock, the dividend rate.(5) Mortgages, bonds, notes, or other written evidences of debt or of ownership described by the name of the debtor, recording data, and other identification.(6) Bank accounts, money, and insurance policies if payable to the estate of the decedent or to the decedent's personal representative.(7) All other personal property accurately identified, including the decedent's proportionate share in any partnership. However, no inventory of the partnership property is required.(c) In preparing the inventory required under subsection (a), the personal representative may employ a disinterested appraiser to ascertain the fair market value as of the date of the decedent's death of an asset that has a value that may be subject to reasonable doubt. Different persons may be employed to appraise different kinds of assets included in the estate. The name and address of any appraiser must be indicated on the inventory with the item or items the appraiser appraised.(d) The personal representative shall furnish a copy of the inventory required under subsection (a), or a supplement or amendment to the inventory, to a distributee who requests a copy.(e) The personal representative may certify to the court that the inventory required under subsection (a), a supplement, or an amendment to the inventory has been prepared and is available. However, the court may not require the personal representative to file a copy of the inventory, a supplement, or an amendment to the inventory with the court.As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.182-1999, SEC.5; P.L.99-2013, SEC.2.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-3.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-3.4. Distribution of Real Property

Sec. 3.4. (a) This section applies to the distribution of real property by a personal representative to a devisee or heir under this chapter.(b) The conveyance subscribed by the personal representative under this section is sufficient to distribute all title in the real property to the devisee or heir if the conveyance includes substantially the following language:"A.B. is the personal representative of the estate of C.D., deceased. This estate is pending as Cause Number ___________ in __________ County, Indiana. The personal representative, by virtue of the power given a personal representative under Indiana law, hereby distributes to E.F. the following described real estate: (insert description)."As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-3.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-3.6. Conveyance of Real Property

Sec. 3.6. (a) This section applies to a conveyance of real property by a personal representative under this chapter.(b) The conveyance subscribed by the personal representative is sufficient to convey all title in the real property to the grantee if the conveyance includes substantially the following language:"A.B. is the personal representative of the estate of C.D., deceased. This estate is pending as Cause Number ___________ in __________ County, Indiana. The personal representative, by virtue of the power given a personal representative under Indiana law, for good and sufficient consideration conveys to E.F. the following described real estate: (insert description)."As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.5.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-3.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-3.8. Prompt Closing of Estates

Sec. 3.8. (a) A personal representative shall close an estate administered under this chapter as promptly as possible.(b) If a personal representative does not file a closing statement under section 4 of this chapter within one (1) year after the appointment of the personal representative, the personal representative shall file a statement with the court indicating why the estate has not been closed.As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.118-1997, SEC.15.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-4. Closing Estate; Procedures; Termination of Appointment of Personal Representative

Sec. 4. (a) Unless prohibited by order of the court and except for estates being administered in supervised administration proceedings, a personal representative may close an estate by filing with the court no earlier than three (3) months after the date of the first published notice to creditors under IC 29-1-7-7(b), a verified statement stating that the personal representative, or a prior personal representative, has done the following:(1) Published notice to creditors as provided in IC 29-1-7-7(b), and that the first publication occurred more than three (3) months prior to the date of the statement.(2) Provided notice to creditors as required under IC 29-1-7-7(c) and IC 29-1-7-7(d).(3) Fully administered the estate of the decedent by making payment, settlement, or other disposition of all claims which were presented, expenses of administration and estate, inheritance, and other death taxes, except as specified in the statement. If any claims remain undischarged, the statement shall:(A) state whether the personal representative has distributed the estate, subject to possible liability, with the agreement of the distributees; or(B) detail other arrangements which have been made to accommodate outstanding liabilities.(4) Executed and recorded a personal representative's deed for any real estate owned by the decedent.(5) Distributed all the assets of the estate to the persons entitled to receive the assets.(6) Sent a copy of the statement to:(A) all distributees of the estate; and(B) all creditors or other claimants of whom the personal representative has actual knowledge whose claims are neither paid nor barred and has furnished a full account in writing of the personal representative's administration to the distributees whose interests are affected, unless waived in writing.(7) Provided the court with the names and addresses of all distributees, creditors, and claimants to whom the personal representative has sent a copy of the statement under subdivision (6).(b) If no proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court three (3) months after the closing statement is filed, the appointment of the personal representative terminates and the estate is closed by operation of law.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.154-1990, SEC.7; P.L.130-1992, SEC.7; P.L.252-2001, SEC.15; P.L.194-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-4.5. Uncontested Closing Statements; Audits and Inquiries

Sec. 4.5. If, after three (3) months following the date that the closing statement required under section 4 of this chapter is filed, an objection to the closing statement has not been filed, the court does not have a duty to audit or make an inquiry.As added by P.L.130-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-5. Undischarged Claims; Actions Against Distributees; Contribution

Sec. 5. After assets of an estate have been distributed, and subject to section 7 of this chapter, an undischarged claim not barred may be prosecuted in a proceeding against one (1) or more distributees. No distributee is liable to claimants for amounts in excess of the value of his distribution as of the time of distribution. As between distributees, each shall bear the cost of satisfaction of unbarred claims as if the claim had been satisfied in the course of administration. Any distributee who fails to notify other distributees of the demand made upon him by the claimant in sufficient time to permit them to join in any proceeding in which the claim was asserted against him loses his right of contribution against other distributees.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11. As amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.213.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-6. Claims Against Personal Representatives; Limitation

Sec. 6. Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement, all claims against the personal representative, including claims by a person under a disability, are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within three (3) months after the filing of the closing statement. The rights thus barred do not include rights to recover from a personal representative for fraud, misrepresentation, or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.132, SEC.4.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-7. Claims Against Distributees; Limitation

Sec. 7. Unless otherwise barred, the claim of any claimant, including a claimant under a disability, to recover from a distributee who is liable to pay the claim, and the right of any heir or devisee, including an heir or devisee under a disability, or of a successor personal representative acting in their behalf, to recover property improperly distributed or the value thereof from any distributee is forever barred at the later of (a) three (3) years after the decedent's death, or (b) one (1) year after the closing statement is filed.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.132, SEC.5.
IN Code § 29-1-7.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 7.5. Unsupervised Administration and Claims Against Personal Representatives and Distributees|29-1-7.5-8. Subsequently Discovered Estate; Appointment of Personal Representative

Sec. 8. If other property of the estate is discovered after the estate has been settled and the personal representative discharged or three (3) months after a closing statement has been filed, the court upon petition of any interested person and upon notice as it directs may appoint the same or a successor personal representative to administer the subsequently discovered estate. If a new appointment is made, unless the court orders otherwise, the provisions of this title apply as appropriate; but no claim previously barred may be asserted in the subsequent administration.Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.11.
IN Code § 29-1-8-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 8. Dispensing With Administration|29-1-8-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:(1) The amendments made to sections 1 and 3 of this chapter by P.L.118-1997 do not apply to an individual whose death occurs before July 1, 1997.(2) The amendments made to sections 1 and 4.5 of this chapter by P.L.61-2006 apply to the estate of an individual who dies after June 30, 2006.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.472.
IN Code § 29-1-8-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 8. Dispensing With Administration|29-1-8-1.5. Affidavit to Obtain Date of Death Values for Personal Property, Accounts, and Intangible Property Belonging to a Decedent; Form of Affidavit; Duty to Furnish Information to the Affiant

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section does not apply to the following:(1) Real property owned by a decedent.(2) The contents of a safe deposit box rented by a decedent from a financial institution organized or reorganized under the law of any state (as defined in IC 28-2-17-19) or the United States.(b) After the death of a decedent, a person:(1) indebted to the decedent; or(2) having possession of:(A) personal property;(B) an instrument evidencing a debt;(C) an obligation;(D) a chose in action;(E) a life insurance policy;(F) a bank account; or(G) intangible property, including annuities, fixed income investments, mutual funds, cash, money market accounts, or stocks;belonging to the decedent;shall furnish the date of death value of the indebtedness or property and the names of the known beneficiaries of property described in this subsection to a person who presents an affidavit containing the information required by subsection (c).(c) An affidavit presented under subsection (b) must state:(1) the name, address, Social Security number, and date of death of the decedent;(2) the name and address of the affiant, and the relationship of the affiant to the decedent;(3) that the disclosure of the date of death value is necessary to determine whether the decedent's estate can be administered under the summary procedures set forth in this chapter; and(4) that the affiant is answerable and accountable for the information received to the decedent's personal representative, if any, or to any other person having a superior right to the property or indebtedness.(d) A person presented with an affidavit under subsection (b) must provide the requested information within three (3) business days after being presented with the affidavit.(e) A person who acts in good faith reliance on an affidavit presented under subsection (b) is immune from liability for the disclosure of the requested information.(f) A person who:(1) is presented with an affidavit under subsection (b); and(2) refuses to provide the requested information within three (3) business days after being presented with the affidavit;is liable to the estate of the decedent.(g) A plaintiff who prevails in an action to compel a person presented with an affidavit under subsection (b) to accept the authority of the affiant or in an action for damages arising from a person's refusal to provide the information requested in an affidavit presented under subsection (b) shall recover the following:(1) Three (3) times the amount of the actual damages.(2) Attorney's fees and court costs.(3) Prejudgment interest on the actual damages from the date the affidavit was presented to the person.As added by P.L.95-2007, SEC.7.
IN Code § 29-1-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 8. Dispensing With Administration|29-1-8-2. Personal Property; Payments; Delivery; Transfer; Release

Sec. 2. The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if the person dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. The person is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, transfer, or issue any personal property or evidence thereof, it may be recovered or its payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance is made is answerable and accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate or to any other person having a superior right.Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.802; Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.13. As amended by P.L.194-2017, SEC.3.
IN Code § 29-1-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 29. Probate|Article 1. Probate Code|Chapter 8. Dispensing With Administration|29-1-8-3. Disbursement and Distribution of Estate

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "fiduciary" means:(1) the personal representative of an unsupervised estate; or(2) a person appointed by a court under this title to act on behalf of the decedent or the decedent's distributees.(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the value of a decedent's gross probate estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed the sum of:(1) an amount equal to:(A) twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), for the estate of an individual who dies before July 1, 2006; and(B) fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), for the estate of an individual who dies after June 30, 2006;(2) the costs and expenses of administration; and(3) reasonable funeral expenses;the fiduciary, without giving notice to creditors, may file a closing statement as provided in section 4 of this chapter and disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled to it, as provided in section 4 of this chapter.(c) If an estate described in subsection (a) includes real property, an affidavit may be recorded in the office of the recorder in the county in which the real property is located. The affidavit must contain the following:(1) The legal description of the real property.(2) The following statements:(A) If the individual dies after June 30, 2006, the following statement: "It appears that the decedent's gross probate estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed the sum of the following: fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the costs and expenses of administration, and reasonable funeral expenses.".(B) If the individual dies before July 1, 2006, the following statement: "It appears that the decedent's gross probate estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed the sum of the following: twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), the costs and expenses of administration, and reasonable funeral expenses.".(3) The name of each person entitled to at least a part interest in the real property as a result of a decedent's death, the share to which each person is entitled, and whether the share is a divided or undivided interest.(4) A statement which explains how each person's share has been determined.Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.803; Acts 1959, c.239, s.1; Acts 1965, c.379, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.406, SEC.2; Acts 1975, P.L.288, SEC.14. As amended by P.L.146-1984, SEC.2; P.L.118-1997, SEC.17; P.L.42-1998, SEC.2; P.L.95-2007, SEC.8; P.L.220-2011, SEC.473; P.L.194-2017, SEC.4; P.L.231-2019, SEC.14; P.L.56-2020, SEC.5.