§ 29-2-5-1 Five years absence; presumption of death
§ 29-2-5-2 Discharge of administrator; return of absentee
§ 29-2-5-4 Guardians; appointment
§ 29-2-5-5 Distribution of estates; bond; trustee

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 2 > Chapter 5 - Administration of Estate of Intestate Absentee

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.