Articles Posted in Trusts and Estates

Indiana recently updated its probate code, and those changes took effect on July 1, 2025. The amendments refine how wills are interpreted, how estates are administered, and how courts handle filings and closing procedures. These updates modernize estate administration across the state, giving families clearer direction and streamlining several technical…

The Indiana Court of Appeals recently issued a decision that highlights how disputes can unfold when families manage supervised estates. In Daniel L. Stephan v. Douglas Stephan, et al., the court explained what happens when heirs disagree over property control and how courts oversee the personal representative’s actions. The ruling…