Indiana Code Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries § 30-4-6-10.5

Sec. 10.5. (a) Except as provided in the terms of a trust, and to the extent there is not a conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented:

with regard to a particular question or dispute.

(b) The holder of a general power of appointment, including a general testamentary power of appointment, may represent and bind persons whose interests are subject to the power of appointment, including:

(c) Unless otherwise represented:

may be represented by and bound by another person who has a substantially identical interest with respect to the particular question or dispute but only to the extent there is not a conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented.

(d) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this section or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of:

If not precluded by conflict of interest, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.  A guardian ad litem may act on behalf of the person represented with respect to any matter arising under this title, regardless of whether a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.  In making decisions, a guardian ad litem may consider general benefits accruing to the living members of the family of the persons represented.

(e) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this section has the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.

(f) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this section is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent would have become effective.