Indiana Supreme Court

Regina Geels v. Lindsay Flottemesch

October 23, 2024

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court vacated the Court of Appeals decision and remanded the case, directing the trial court to apply the clear‑and‑convincing standard when determining whether to impose a constructive trust over life‑insurance proceeds. The Court held that the higher burden of proof, not the pre‑ponderance standard, governs such equitable trusts.