Sec. 10. Where there are two (2) or more personal representatives, the following powers can be exercised, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this chapter, only by all of them:

(a) the institution of a suit on behalf of the estate;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 29-1-10-10

  • 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
(b) the employment of an attorney;

(c) the carrying on the business of the deceased;

(d) the voting of corporate shares of the estate;

(e) the exercise of those powers given by the will which, by the terms of the will, are to be exercised only by all of the personal representatives, or by all the survivors of them.

All other powers can be exercised by any one of the personal representatives, unless the will otherwise provides.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1010. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.29.