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Estate Planning Laws in Indiana.

Indiana estate-planning and probate work is governed primarily by Title 29 of the Indiana Code (Probate) and Title 30 (Trusts and Fiduciaries). Indiana has a modern probate framework with unsupervised administration available for many estates, and the Indiana Trust Code provides the substantive framework for trust planning and disputes.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Indiana Statutes

Indiana Probate CodeI.C. tit. 29

Title 29 governs wills, intestate succession, probate administration, and related fiduciary rules in Indiana.

Indiana Trust CodeI.C. §§ 30-4-1-1 et seq.

Indiana’s Trust Code governs creation, modification, administration, and termination of trusts, including trustee duties and beneficiary rights.

Indiana Power of AttorneyI.C. §§ 30-5-1 et seq.

Indiana’s power-of-attorney framework governs durable powers for financial and property decisions.

State law

Official Sources

Indiana General Assembly — Indiana Code Indiana Courts

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