§ 29-3-2-0.1 Application of certain amendments to chapter
§ 29-3-2-0.2 Application of article; effect of amendments to certain other statutes
§ 29-3-2-1 Application of article; jurisdiction of courts
§ 29-3-2-2 Venue for appointment of guardian; stay of proceedings; transfer of proceedings
§ 29-3-2-3 Guardian ad litem; appointment
§ 29-3-2-4 Discretion of court; binding orders
§ 29-3-2-5 Residence; determination
§ 29-3-2-6 Application of decedents’ estates law to guardianships and protected persons
§ 29-3-2-7 Submissions to the court; court requests for information
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3 > Chapter 2 - General Provisions

  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • 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.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.