Indiana: How to Move to a Small‑Estate Process After Hitting a Year’s Allowance Cap
Overview Short answer: In Indiana you cannot simply “switch” to a small‑estate affidavit if a formal administration is already underway without court permission. Whether you can use a simplified small‑estate procedure depends on (1) the type and total value of the estate assets, (2) whether an executor or administrator has already been appointed, and (3) […]
Read article →Paying Back Property Taxes on Inherited Land in Indiana: Ownership, Risks, and Next Steps
Short answer Paying delinquent property taxes on land you have inherited—but that still sits in someone else’s name—usually does not make you the legal owner in Indiana. Payment can protect the parcel from a tax sale, may give you a right to be reimbursed, and can preserve or improve your position while you pursue a […]
Read article →Who Owns the Property and Who Are the Heirs After a Grandparent Dies — Indiana
How to identify the rightful heirs and determine property ownership after a grandparent dies Detailed answer — step by step (Indiana) If a grandparent dies, you need to (1) find any valid will, (2) check whether the property passed outside probate, and (3) if there is no valid will, follow Indiana's intestate succession rules. Below […]
Read article →Indiana: How a Sole Heir Can Seek Removal of an Administrator and Request Appointment
What to do if you are the sole heir and want the court to remove the administrator and appoint you Detailed Answer — How the Indiana probate court handles removal and successor appointment This section explains the typical legal route in Indiana when someone who believes they are the sole heir wants the court to […]
Read article →Indiana: Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Deceased Parent’s Joint Bank Account
What to do if an administrator closed a deceased parent’s joint bank account without telling heirs This page explains common legal steps in Indiana when a person acting for an estate closes a decedent’s joint bank account without notifying the heirs. It describes how joint accounts usually work, what rights heirs may have, and practical […]
Read article →Indiana: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings
FAQ: Reviewing and Correcting Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in an Indiana Estate Quick answer: Start by obtaining the court file and docket from the probate court clerk, compare all filings (petitions, inventories, notices, letters, accountings), then ask the court to correct clerical errors or to reopen the estate if substantive filings were omitted. If […]
Read article →Fixing Mistakes in Indiana Probate Paperwork — When the Wrong Siblings Are Listed
Understanding Corrections in Indiana Probate Records Short answer: If probate paperwork in Indiana lists the wrong siblings (or other heirs), you normally correct the mistake by filing an amendment or a motion with the probate court, serving interested parties, and asking the judge to enter a corrected record or order. If an order has already […]
Read article →Challenging an Estate Administrator Appointment in Indiana
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed Indiana attorney. Detailed Answer — How to challenge an appointment of an estate administrator in Indiana If a court has appointed someone (for example, your grandparent) as the personal representative or administrator […]
Read article →How Indiana Probate Transfers Real Property Under a Will
Detailed Answer: How probate transfers real property under Indiana law Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is educational information, not legal advice. For action on a specific estate, consult an Indiana probate attorney. In Indiana, transferring real property that is left in a will normally requires opening a probate case in the county where […]
Read article →Indiana: How to Open a Deceased Spouse’s Probate Estate to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim
How to open a deceased spouse’s probate estate in Indiana so you can pursue a Camp Lejeune claim Note: This is informational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Indiana attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — step-by-step overview under Indiana law If your spouse has died and you believe a […]
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