Indiana § 12-14-21-4 - Real property occupied by surviving spouse
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 12-14-21-4 — Real property occupied by surviving spouse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-14-21-4. Real property occupied by surviving spouse
Sec. 4. (a) If the real property of a deceased recipient is occupied by a surviving spouse, the division may not assert the division's lien or claim during the lifetime of the surviving spouse unless other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims.
(b) If other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims, the division shall file and assert the claim for recovery of old age assistance.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IC 12-14-22Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance
12-14-22-1Authority to conduct examinations, issue subpoenas, and require attendance of witnesses or production of books and records 12-14-22-2Signing of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum 12-14-22-3Compelling obedience to subpoena or request for production; requirements 12-14-22-4Making and keeping of records, accounts, and reports 12-14-22-5Public inspection of claims for services; organization of records; confidential records 12-14-22-6Furnishing of assistance recipient lists 12-14-22-7Monthly schedule of payments made; filing; organization of information; public inspection 12-14-22-8Use of list; violations; notice 12-14-22-9Relief from liability of maintaining and supporting child or spouse 12-14-22-10Recovery of assistance 12-14-22-11Application for old age assistance or assistance as blind person; county in which to be filed 12-14-22-12Termination of Indiana residency; temporary absence 12-14-22-13Repealed
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-14-21-4 ("Real property occupied by surviving spouse") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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