§ 29-3-8-1 Enumerated responsibilities of guardian
§ 29-3-8-2 Powers which guardian may exercise
§ 29-3-8-3 Mandatory responsibilities of guardian
§ 29-3-8-4 Exercise of powers to perform responsibilities; enumeration
§ 29-3-8-5 Sale or encumbrance of guardianship property; conflicts of interest
§ 29-3-8-6 Sale or transfer of guardianship property contrary to terms of protected person’s will; election of devisee
§ 29-3-8-6.5 Severance of property jointly owned with rights of survivorship or use of the assets of a multiple party account
§ 29-3-8-7 Sale, division, or disposition of property; contracts entered into before incapacity; performance by guardian
§ 29-3-8-8 Limitations on guardian powers; petition for confidential health disclosure order
§ 29-3-8-9 Requirements, terms, and conditions included in order creating guardianship; requirements for modifying or terminating guardianship; notify and refer to department of child services; conduct of hearing
§ 29-3-8-10 Access of guardian to digital assets; power conferred by court
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3 > Chapter 8 - Responsibilities and Powers of Guardian

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.