2022 Indiana Code
Title 29. Probate
Article 1. Probate Code
Chapter 10. Personal Representatives
29-1-10-10. Joint Representatives; Powers

Universal Citation:
IN Code § 29-1-10-10 (2022)
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Sec. 10. Where there are two (2) or more personal representatives, the following powers can be exercised, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this chapter, only by all of them:

(a) the institution of a suit on behalf of the estate;

(b) the employment of an attorney;

(c) the carrying on the business of the deceased;

(d) the voting of corporate shares of the estate;

(e) the exercise of those powers given by the will which, by the terms of the will, are to be exercised only by all of the personal representatives, or by all the survivors of them.

All other powers can be exercised by any one of the personal representatives, unless the will otherwise provides.

Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1010. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.29.

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