Sec. 6. (a) Upon due notice to a nonprobate transferee, the liability imposed by this chapter is enforceable in proceedings in Indiana in the county where:

(1) the transfer occurred;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-17-13-6

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • nonprobate transfer: means a valid transfer, effective at death, by a transferor:

    Indiana Code 32-17-13-1

  • nonprobate transferee: means a person who acquires an interest in property by a nonprobate transfer. See Indiana Code 32-17-13-2
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) the transferee is located; or

(3) the probate action is pending.

     (b) A proceeding under this chapter may be commenced as a separate cause from a cause in which a probate action is pending with respect to a deceased transferor of a nonprobate transfer by filing a complaint against a nonprobate transferee as a defendant and serving a summons and a complete copy of the complaint to each defendant under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

As added by P.L.165-2002, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.163-2018, SEC.18.