Indiana Legal Guides
9 guides covering Indiana topics, each with CaseDiver search beside the article.
- Castle Doctrine in Indiana: Deadly Force Against Intruders
Indiana castle doctrine: when occupants may use deadly force against home intruders, key statutes (Ind. Code § 35-41-3-2), presumptions, and leading cases.
- How Do You Make a Valid Will In Indiana?
To make a valid will under Indiana law the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator; Witnessed and signed by two witnesses. Who Can Make a Valid Will Under Indiana Law? Under Indiana law, “any person of sound mind who is eigh…
- Indiana Child Support Guidelines: How Support Is Calculated
How Indiana calculates child support under Ind. Child Support Rules & Guidelines; Ind. Code § 31-16-6-1, including the income shares, deviations, modification, and leading cases.
- Indiana Maintenance: Eligibility, Amount, and Duration
How Indiana courts award maintenance under Ind. Code § 31-15-7-2: eligibility, statutory factors, duration, and leading cases.
- Indiana Supreme Court: Probate Code’s Bar Against Restraints On Marriage Does Not Apply To Trusts Or Gifts To Children
In Rotert v. Stiles , an October 8, 2021 decision from the Indiana Supreme Court, the Court held that the Indiana Probate Code’s bar against restraints on marriage does not apply to trusts or gifts to children. The Facts Of Rotert v. Stiles…
- Stand Your Ground Laws in Indiana
Indiana stand-your-ground overview (statutory stand-your-ground): duty to retreat, statutes, civil immunity, and controlling cases.
- Surviving Spouse Rights Indiana
An Indiana surviving spouse has important rights, including: Intestate Share Spousal Allowance Elective Share A surviving spouse who knows their widow's rights is in a better position to navigate probate. What Rights Does a Surviving Spouse…
- Who Are Next Of Kin In Indiana?
In Indiana, there is generally no distinction between heirs at law and next of kin. Heirs at law next of kin under Indiana law are: Surviving spouse Children Parents Siblings Nieces and nephews Grandparents Aunts and uncles Cousins “Intesta…
- Who Can Serve As Personal Representative Of an Estate In Indiana?
To serve as the personal representative of an Indiana estate, the personal representative must be: At least 18 years old, Of sound mind Not a convicted felon See IN Code § 29-1-10-1 . In addition, a resident corporation not authorize…