Indiana Code 29-1-6-6. Determination of heirship; good faith purchasers
(b) Upon the hearing of the petition, heirship may be determined by competent evidence or, if there be no objection, by affidavit. A record shall be made of all oral evidence, and such record and all affidavits shall remain as part of the files in the estate proceeding.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-6-6
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(d) The decree of court as provided in subsection (c) shall be conclusive of the facts determined therein on any interested person who has been notified personally or by mail in accordance with the provisions of this article, subject to the right of appeal.
(e) All acts of the personal representative which were lawful when performed according to the facts determined by the decree as provided in subsection (c) shall be valid insofar as concerns the rights and liability of a purchaser, lessee or other person dealing with the personal representative for value and in good faith and insofar as concerns a personal representative who has acted in good faith.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.606. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.18.