FAQs for Indiana Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Indiana unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Indiana?
In Indiana, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Indiana which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Indiana?
The probate process in Indiana can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Indiana?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Indiana?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Indiana’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adams County, IN
- Allen County, IN
- Barthoomew County, IN
- Benton County, IN
- Blackford County, IN
- Boone County, IN
- Brown County, IN
- Carroll County, IN
- Cass County, IN
- Clark County, IN
- Clay County, IN
- Clinton County, IN
- Crawford County, IN
- Daviess County, IN
- De Kalb County, IN
- Dearborn County, IN
- Decatur County, IN
- Delaware County, IN
- Dubois County, IN
- Elkhart County, IN
- Fayette County, IN
- Floyd County, IN
- Fountain County, IN
- Franklin County, IN
- Fulton County, IN
- Gibson County, IN
- Grant County, IN
- Greene County, IN
- Hamilton County, IN
- Hancock County, IN
- Harrison County, IN
- Hendricks County, IN
- Henry County, IN
- Howard County, IN
- Huntington County, IN
- Jackson County, IN
- Jasper County, IN
- Jay County, IN
- Jefferson County, IN
- Jennings County, IN
- Johnson County, IN
- Knox County, IN
- Koscuisko County, IN
- Lagrange County, IN
- Lake County, IN
- LaPorte County, IN
- Lawrence County, IN
- Madison County, IN
- Marion County, IN
- Marshall County, IN
- Martin County, IN
- Miami County, IN
- Monroe County, IN
- Montgomery County, IN
- Morgan County, IN
- Newton County, IN
- Noble County, IN
- Ohio County, IN
- Orange County, IN
- Owen County, IN
- Parke County, IN
- Perry County, IN
- Pike County, IN
- Porter County, IN
- Posey County, IN
- Pulaski County, IN
- Putnam County, IN
- Randolph County, IN
- Ripley County, IN
- Rush County, IN
- Saint Joseph County, IN
- Scott County, IN
- Shelby County, IN
- Spencer County, IN
- Starke County, IN
- Steuben County, IN
- Sullivan County, IN
- Switzerland County, IN
- Tippeconoe County, IN
- Tipton County, IN
- Union County, IN
- Vanderburgh County, IN
- Vermillion County, IN
- Vigo County, IN
- Wabash County, IN
- Warren County, IN
- Warrick County, IN
- Washington County, IN
- Wayne County, IN
- Wells County, IN
- White County, IN
- Whitley County, IN
5. Does Indiana have an estate tax?
No, Indiana does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Indiana have an inheritance tax?
No, Indiana does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
