How to Get Appointed as Estate Administrator for an Intestate Spouse in Indiana
How to Get Appointed as Estate Administrator for an Intestate Spouse in Indiana Short answer: If your spouse died without a will (intestate), you can ask the probate court in the county where your spouse lived to appoint you as the personal representative (sometimes called an administrator). If their family won’t cooperate, you can still […]
Read article →Claiming Surplus Foreclosure Proceeds in Indiana: Recovering Funds When a Parent’s Estate Was Never Probated
How to Recover Surplus Sale Proceeds After a Parent’s Foreclosure When No Probate Was Opened (Indiana) Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Indiana attorney. Detailed Answer When a foreclosed property sells for more than the debt and sale costs, […]
Read article →Indiana: Recovering Surplus Funds — Do You Need to Open Probate?
Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For advice about your particular situation, consult a licensed attorney in Indiana. Detailed Answer Short answer: often you will need legal authority from the probate court to collect surplus funds that belong to a deceased person, but there are limited exceptions (for small estates or […]
Read article →How to Transfer an Inherited Single‑Member LLC Membership Interest in Indiana
Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC in Indiana Short answer: After probate, an inherited membership interest in a single‑member Indiana LLC usually passes to the estate and then to the beneficiary named in the will (or by intestacy). Whether the beneficiary becomes the LLC’s new member or only receives economic rights depends […]
Read article →Indiana — What Secretary of State Paperwork Banks Accept to Confirm a Deceased Family Member Was the Sole Member of an LLC
How to use Indiana Secretary of State records to prove a family member was the sole member of an LLC This FAQ-style article explains what Secretary of State (SOS) documents are available in Indiana, what banks commonly accept, and practical next steps when a family member who owned a single‑member LLC has died. This is […]
Read article →Indiana: How to Confirm Your Percentage Ownership of Parents' Real Property
How to Verify Your Percentage Ownership of Parents' Real Property in Indiana Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Indiana property processes only. It is not legal advice. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Indiana attorney. Detailed answer — step-by-step: how to confirm your ownership share Obtain the recorded deed and chain […]
Read article →Indiana: Can I Ask the Court for an Accounting of Estate Assets and Transactions During Probate?
Can I ask the court to demand an accounting of all estate assets and transactions during probate? Short answer: Yes. Under Indiana probate law, beneficiaries and interested persons generally have the right to see an inventory and to obtain an accounting of a decedent’s estate from the personal representative (executor or administrator). If the personal […]
Read article →Qualifying as an Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Indiana — Intestate Probate Guide
Step-by-step Guide to Becoming an Administrator of a Sibling’s Estate in Indiana This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how to seek appointment as the personal representative (administrator) when a person dies without a will in Indiana. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This content is […]
Read article →Recovering Funeral and Pre-Settlement Expenses in Indiana
This FAQ explains how someone who paid funeral costs or other bills before an Indiana estate is settled can try to get reimbursed. It summarizes the practical steps, likely legal routes, and what to expect under Indiana probate practice and statutory rules. This is general information only and not legal advice. Short answer — can […]
Read article →Indiana: Can an Estranged Spouse Claim Under the Estate if Divorce Wasn’t Final?
Understanding an Unfinished Divorce and Estate Claims in Indiana Short answer: If the divorce was not legally finalized before the person died, Indiana generally treats the surviving spouse as the legal spouse for probate and intestacy purposes. That means an estranged spouse can usually make claims against the decedent’s estate. If the divorce judgment was […]
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