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Indiana: Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate — FAQ
Detailed Answer When someone dies in Indiana and their estate goes through probate, the estate’s property does not become ownerless.…
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Indiana: What to List on a Small Estate Affidavit — Which Assets to Include or Omit
Detailed Answer This FAQ explains how to decide which assets to list on an Indiana small estate affidavit and which…
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How to Open an Estate for a Sibling’s House in Indiana (No Will)
How to open an estate for a sibling’s house in Indiana when there is no will Short answer: In Indiana,…
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Indiana — When to Include Survivorship (Joint) Assets on a Probate Inventory
How Indiana treats property that passed by right of survivorship when preparing a probate inventory This FAQ-style article explains how…
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Finding a Missing Parent During Probate in Indiana
Detailed Answer When a potential heir (a parent) cannot be located while an estate is in probate in Indiana, you…
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Indiana: How to Confirm a Bank Account Meets the Small‑Estate (Affidavit) Limit
How to Confirm Whether a Bank Account Qualifies for Indiana’s Small‑Estate Affidavit Short answer: Identify who legally owns the account,…
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Using a Small Estate Affidavit in Indiana to Claim a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Laws change and every case is different.…
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Indiana: When an Estate Must File Federal Tax Returns if No Distributions Were Made
Detailed Answer — Federal Filing Requirements for an Estate with No Distributions (Indiana) Short answer: Even if an estate makes…
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How to Transfer Brokerage Assets into an Estate Checking Account in Indiana
How to move brokerage assets into an estate checking account under Indiana law Summary: When someone dies, assets in a…
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Where Indiana Sale Proceeds from a Parent’s House Will Go — How to Find Out
How to find out exactly where the sale proceeds from your dad’s house will go This article explains how proceeds…