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Indiana Court of Appeals Invalidates Trust for Failure to Identify Trust Beneficiary

Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Wilson v. Wilson. The case involved the last will and testament (“Will”) of decedent Terrel Wilson, Sr. (“Terrel Sr.”), which purported to create a trust....more

Indiana Court of Appeals: Dead Man’s Statute Alive and Well in Trust Dispute

Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Bergal v. Bergal. The case involved a man, Milton Bergal, who had four adult children from a previous marriage. Milton married Linda in 2009, and that same year he...more

Where’s the Will? Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court’s Presumption of Revocation for Lost Will

Background - Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Trowbridge v. Estate of Trowbridge. The case involved a man, Everett, who, despite their divorce, remained on good terms with his ex-wife, Christal....more

Recent Indiana Court of Appeals Decision Illustrates Importance of Clear Estate Planning Documents

Background - Recently, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided the case of Murphy, et al. v. Trustee of Star Financial Bank, et al. The case involved a woman named Janice who had executed a revocable living trust in 1990. ...more

Indiana Court of Appeals Opinion Upholds the Importance of Accountings in Trust Administration

Earlier this month, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided In Re: The Scott David Hurwich 1986 Irrevocable Trust. The case – which involved three siblings, Scott, Jeff and Stacey – arose after Scott and Jeff began to question...more

Indiana Supreme Court Waves Red Flag on Race to Become Estate Special Administrator

After a tragic car accident killed young parents, a race to the courthouse ensued. Various family members petitioned different courts for appointment as special administrator to pursue a wrongful death claim, and each was...more

No More Compromise: Indiana Supreme Court Closes Door to Pre-Mortem Settlement Agreements, Leaves Open Window

On June 19, the Indiana Supreme Court decided In the Matter of the Supervised Estate of Kent v. Kerr, rejecting a pre-mortem settlement agreement the Court of Appeals had unanimously validated last year. Aging Hoosiers often...more

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