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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-1-19

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Probate: Proving a will
   Sec. 19. Any person legally competent who is required to be served with notice of any hearing in a probate proceeding may in person or by attorney waive in writing issuance and service of notice of the hearing. A guardian of the estate or a guardian ad litem may make the waiver on behalf of a protected person. A consul or other representative of a foreign government, whose appearance has been entered as provided by law on behalf of a person residing in a foreign country, may make a waiver of notice on behalf of the person. Any person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court in any hearing shall be deemed to have waived notice.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.119. As amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.32.