Trust law is out for blood, citing the duty to account and the rule in Saunders v. Vautier. The Law of Contracts has some heavy hitters in its corner: an agreement, contractual intention, and the legal concept of consideration. Let’s get one thing straight before we continue – there is no consideration or love lost between these two.

The Marion Superior Court Probate Division has selected Melanie Kendrick as a Magistrate to replace retired Magistrate J. Richard Turner.

When petitioning the Court to open new estates and when filing petitions for the appointment of a guardian, please remember to file with your petitions and Application for Appointment of Personal Representative (Marion County Probate Form 401.1-A) and an Application for Appointment of Guardian (Marion County Probate Form 401.1-B), respectively.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning & administration related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning & administration related legislation.

After 25(ish!) years of using his knowledge, insight, and compassion in commendable service to Probate Court, Magistrate Richard Turner is just within reach of retirement.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning & administration related legislation.

Attracting hundreds of attorneys, judicial officers and guests, attendees of the IndyBar Bench Bar Conference can receive a minimum of six hours of CLE credit (ethics included) and will be provided the absolute best access of judges to lawyers.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning & administration related legislation.

The IndyBar Legislative Committee is currently monitoring the following estate planning & administration related legislation.