§ 29-1-9-0.1 Application of certain amendments to chapter
§ 29-1-9-1 Persons represented; creditors; taxing authorities
§ 29-1-9-2 Terms of agreement; execution; guardian ad litem
§ 29-1-9-3 Notice; order approving agreement
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 1 > Chapter 9 - Adjudicated Compromise of Controversies

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Probate: Proving a will