Sec. 2. A claim may not be enforced against the following:

(1) Real estate of a recipient while it is necessary for the support, maintenance, or comfort of the surviving spouse, a dependent child less than twenty-one (21) years of age, or a dependent who is nonsupporting because of blindness or other disability.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-9-2

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • estate: includes :

    Indiana Code 12-15-9-0.5

(2) Personal property necessary for the support, maintenance, or comfort of the surviving spouse, a dependent child less than twenty-one (21) years of age, or a dependent who is nonsupporting because of blindness or other disability.

(3) Personal effects, ornaments, or keepsakes of the deceased.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-25(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.7.