Sec. 10. Where there are two (2) or more personal representatives, the following powers can be exercised, except as otherwise provided in section 11 of this chapter, only by all of them:
(a) the institution of a suit on behalf of the estate;
(b) the employment of an attorney;
(c) the carrying on the business of the deceased;
(d) the voting of corporate shares of the estate;
(e) the exercise of those powers given by the will which, by the terms of the will, are to be exercised only by all of the personal representatives, or by all the survivors of them.
All other powers can be exercised by any one of the personal representatives, unless the will otherwise provides.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1010. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.171, SEC.29.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 10. Personal Representatives
29-1-10-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
29-1-10-2. Letters; Renouncing Right
29-1-10-3. Letters; Issuance; Conditions
29-1-10-4. Letters; Evidence of Authority
29-1-10-5. Actions or Proceedings; Evidence of Authority
29-1-10-7. Successor Representatives; Appointment
29-1-10-8. Successor Representatives; Rights and Powers
29-1-10-9. Joint Representatives; Powers; Survivor
29-1-10-10. Joint Representatives; Powers
29-1-10-11. Joint Representatives; Powers; Voting Shares of Stock
29-1-10-12. Voting Corporate Shares
29-1-10-12.5. Protection of Persons Dealing in Good Faith
29-1-10-13. Compensation; Attorney's Services
29-1-10-14. Actions on Probate; Expenses and Attorney's Fees
29-1-10-15. Special Administrator; Appointment; Appeal of Order
29-1-10-15.5. Wrongful Death; Special Administrator; Appointment; Objection
29-1-10-16. Pending Will Contest; Administration of Estate
29-1-10-17. Damages for Wrongful Death
29-1-10-18. Wrongful Death; Nonresident; Appointment of Administrator
29-1-10-19. Termination of Authority; Validity of Prior Acts