Indiana Code 30-4-1.5-1. Purpose of chapter; presumptions
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 30-4-1.5-1
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
- Settlor: means a person who establishes a trust including the testator of a will under which a trust is created. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
- Trust instrument: means an instrument, agreement, or other written document executed by the settlor that contains the terms of the trust, including any amendments to the terms of the trust. See Indiana Code 30-4-1-2
- Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 1. The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules for the valid execution, amendment, and revocation of inter vivos trusts that are prepared and signed electronically. This chapter shall be applied fairly and flexibly so that a settlor whose identity can be verified, who has capacity, and who is acting free from undue duress and undue influence may execute a valid electronic trust instrument consistent with the settlor’s intent. If an electronic trust instrument is electronically signed by the settlor and is maintained as an electronic record or as a complete converted copy in compliance with the rules of this chapter, the normal presumptions that apply to a traditional paper trust instrument apply to the electronic trust instrument.
As added by P.L.40-2018, SEC.3.