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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 16. An appointed judicial officer shall be vested by the judges of the family division with suitable powers for the handling of all probate matters of the court, including the following:
(1) Fixing of all bonds.
(2) Auditing accounts of estates, guardianships, and trusts.
(3) Accepting reports, accounts, and settlements filed in the court.
(4) Appointing personal representatives, guardians, and trustees.
(5) Probating wills.
(6) Taking or hearing evidence on or concerning matters described in this subsection or any other probate, guardianship, or trust matters in litigation before the court.
(7) Enforcing court rules.
(8) Making reports to the court concerning the judicial officer's doings in the proceedings described in this subsection, including reports concerning the judicial officer's findings and conclusions regarding the proceedings.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-33-49-16 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-33-courts-and-court-officers/in-code-sect-33-33-49-16/
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