§ 29-3-1-1 Application of definitions
§ 29-3-1-1.6 “Catalogue of electronic communications”
§ 29-3-1-2 “Claim”
§ 29-3-1-2.5 “Conduct a criminal history check”
§ 29-3-1-2.6 “Confidential health disclosure order”
§ 29-3-1-2.7 “Content of an electronic communication”
§ 29-3-1-3 “Court”
§ 29-3-1-3.5 “De facto custodian”
§ 29-3-1-4.1 “Digital asset”
§ 29-3-1-5 “Durable power of attorney”
§ 29-3-1-6 “Guardian”
§ 29-3-1-7 “Guardianship property”
§ 29-3-1-7.2 “Health care provider”
§ 29-3-1-7.5 “Incapacitated person”
§ 29-3-1-7.8 “Less restrictive alternatives”
§ 29-3-1-9 “Letters”
§ 29-3-1-9.5 “Medical evidence of capacity or incapacity”
§ 29-3-1-10 “Minor”
§ 29-3-1-11 “Parent”
§ 29-3-1-12 “Person”
§ 29-3-1-13 “Protected person”
§ 29-3-1-14 “Protective proceeding”
§ 29-3-1-15 “Support”
§ 29-3-1-15.5 “Volunteer advocate for seniors and incapacitated adults”
§ 29-3-1-17 “Volunteer advocates for seniors and incapacitated adults program”
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3 > Chapter 1 - Definitions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.