Indiana Statutes
§ 29-1-7-20 — Contest of wills; burden of proof
Indiana § 29-1-7-20
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Ind. Code § 29-1-7-20 (2026).
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In a suit:
(1)objecting to the probate of a will under section 16 of this
chapter; or
(2)testing the validity of a will after probate under section 17 of
this chapter;
the burden of proof is upon the contestor.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.720. As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.171, SEC.24; P.L.94-1989, SEC.3; P.L.86-2018, SEC.210.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 29-1-1-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter§ 29-1-1-1
Short title§ 29-1-1-10
Notice of filings; objections or answers§ 29-1-1-11
Notice to interested persons§ 29-1-1-12
Service of notice§ 29-1-1-14
Service upon attorney§ 29-1-1-15
Form of notice§ 29-1-1-16
Proof of service; filing§ 29-1-1-17
Proof of service as evidence§ 29-1-1-18
Notices; proof of compliance§ 29-1-1-19
Notice of hearing; waiver§ 29-1-1-2
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