Indiana § 29-2-19-19 - Actions to contest the validity of a funeral planning declaration
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§ 29-2-19-19. Actions to contest the validity of a funeral planning declaration
Sec. 19. An action to contest the validity of any declaration made under this chapter must be:
(1) brought in the same manner as an action to contest the validity of a will under IC 29-1-7;
(2) filed in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county in which the declarant's remains are located;
(3) expedited on the docket of the circuit court, superior court, or probate court as a matter requiring priority; and
(4) accompanied by a bond, cash deposit, or other surety sufficient to guarantee that the hospital, nursing home, funeral home, or other institution holding the declarant's remains is compensated for the storage charges incurred while the action is pending.
As added by P.L.143-2009, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.131.
IC 29-3ARTICLE 3. GUARDIANSHIPS AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS
Ch. 1.Definitions Ch. 2.General Provisions Ch. 3.Proceedings in Lieu of Guardianships Ch. 4.Protective Proceedings and Single Transactions Ch. 5.Proceedings for Appointment of Guardian or to Procure a Protective Order Ch. 6.Notice of Hearings Ch. 7.Qualification and Bonding Requirements for Guardians Ch. 8.Responsibilities and Powers of Guardian Ch. 8.5.Volunteer Advocates for Seniors or Incapacitated Adults Ch. 9.Matters Other Than Appointment Ch. 10.Claims Against Protected Persons Ch. 11.Liability of Guardians and Persons Acting Under Protective Orders Ch. 12.Termination of Guardianships and Protective Orders Ch. 13.Foreign Guardians Ch. 14.Supported Decision Making
IC 29-3-1Chapter 1. Definitions
29-3-1-1Application of definitions 29-3-1-1.6"Catalogue of electronic communications" 29-3-1-2"Claim" 29-3-1-2.5"Conduct a criminal history check" 29-3-1-2.6"Confidential health disclosure order" 29-3-1-2.7"Content of an electronic communication" 29-3-1-3"Court" 29-3-1-3.5"De facto custodian" 29-3-1-4Repealed 29-3-1-4.1"Digital asset" 29-3-1-5"Durable power of attorney" 29-3-1-6"Guardian" 29-3-1-7"Guardianship property" 29-3-1-7.2"Health care provider" 29-3-1-7.5"Incapacitated person" 29-3-1-7.8"Less restrictive alternatives" 29-3-1-8Repealed 29-3-1-9"Letters" 29-3-1-9.5"Medical evidence of capacity or incapacity" 29-3-1-10"Minor" 29-3-1-11"Parent" 29-3-1-12"Person" 29-3-1-13"Protected person" 29-3-1-14"Protective proceeding" 29-3-1-15"Support" 29-3-1-15.5"Volunteer advocate for seniors and incapacitated adults" 29-3-1-16Repealed 29-3-1-17"Volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program" 29-3-1-18Repealed
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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