Sec. 18. Any court having probate jurisdiction in the state of Indiana may appoint an administrator for the estate of a nonresident for the sole purpose of bringing an action to recover damages for the wrongful death of such nonresident. The appointment may be made in the county in which the death occurred; or in the county in which the injury causing the death was received; or in the county in which any party defendant to the suit resides. The appointment shall in no way depend upon whether or not the decedent left assets.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1018.
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