§ 29-3-9-1 Delegation of powers by executed power of attorney; limitations
§ 29-3-9-2 Change in physical presence of protected person
§ 29-3-9-3 Compensation and reimbursement of guardian
§ 29-3-9-4.1 Guardian access to protected person’s digital assets upon authorization of court
§ 29-3-9-4.5 Estate planning
§ 29-3-9-5 Inventory of guardianship property
§ 29-3-9-6 Account of administration; filing with court; notice of hearing on account; order of discharge; limitation of actions against sureties
§ 29-3-9-6.5 Accounting standards and procedures
§ 29-3-9-7 Compromise of claim; petition to court; settlement; access to confidential exhibits
§ 29-3-9-8 Supplementary orders
§ 29-3-9-9 Expenses of proceedings
§ 29-3-9-10 Attorney of record for guardian
§ 29-3-9-11 Investigation and report concerning minor or protected person
§ 29-3-9-12 Guardianship of property of minor or incapacitated adult; compliance with demand or instruction; enforcement proceedings; awards
§ 29-3-9-12.2 Petition for authority to petition for dissolution, legal separation, or annulment; granting petition; considerations; petition not required for certain actions
§ 29-3-9-13 Filing petition for dissolution, legal separation, or annulment in guardian’s county of residence
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3 > Chapter 9 - Matters Other Than Appointment

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • 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
  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Inter vivos: Transfer of property from one living person to another living person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Irrevocable trust: A trust arrangement that cannot be revoked, rescinded, or repealed by the grantor.
  • Joint tenancy: A form of property ownership in which two or more parties hold an undivided interest in the same property that was conveyed under the same instrument at the same time. A joint tenant can sell his (her) interest but not dispose of it by will. Upon the death of a joint tenant, his (her) undivided interest is distributed among the surviving joint tenants.
  • 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.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes "affirmation" and "to swear" includes to "affirm". See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Right of survivorship: The ownership rights that result in the acquisition of title to property by reason of having survived other co-owners.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Testate: To die leaving a will.
  • 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.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • 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
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5