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Ind. Code § 30-4-2-10

Capacity of settlor

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Hunter v. Klimowicz (2007)

Most recently applied in Kutchinski v. Strazzante (August 2013)

Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.416, SEC.3

Sec. 10. (a) If a trust is created by a will, the settlor's capacity that is required to create the trust is determined by the applicable probate law.

(b) The capacity of a settlor that is required to create, amend, revoke, or add property to a revocable trust is the same as the capacity of a testator that is required to make a will.

(c) To create or add property to an irrevocable trust, the settlor or transferor must be of sound mind and have a reasonable understanding of the nature and effect of the act and the terms of the trust.

(d) To direct the actions of the trustee of a trust, the settlor or other person must:

(1) have the capacity to hold and deal with property for the settlor's or person's own benefit;

(2) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

(3) be of sound mind.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.