Sec. 20. 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.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 7. Probate and Grant of Administration
29-1-7-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
29-1-7-1. Venue; Transfer of Proceedings
29-1-7-2. One Proceeding in Rem
29-1-7-3. Produce Will in Court; Contempt; Damages
29-1-7-6. Notice of Hearing; Request; Provision of Relevant Materials by Personal Representative
29-1-7-7. Notice of Administration
29-1-7-8. Death in Doubt; Search for Alleged Decedent
29-1-7-9. Admission to Probate; Proof of Will
29-1-7-10. Absence of Competent Witnesses; Handwriting; Proof
29-1-7-12. Nuncupative Wills; Proof
29-1-7-13. Admission to Probate; Petitions; Self-Proved Wills; Signature Requirement Presumptions
29-1-7-14. Certificate of Probate; Evidence
29-1-7-15.2. Sale of Real Property; Permitted Use of Proceeds
29-1-7-16. Objections to Probate
29-1-7-17. Contest of Wills; Requisites; Grounds
29-1-7-17.5. Contest of Two or More Wills
29-1-7-18. Contest of Wills; Notice and Service Requirements
29-1-7-19. Contest of Wills; Bond of Plaintiff
29-1-7-20. Contest of Wills; Burden of Proof
29-1-7-21. Contest of Wills; Burden of Proof
29-1-7-22. Revocation of Probate
29-1-7-23. Real and Personal Property; Devolution; Prima Facie Evidence
29-1-7-24. Probate of Will; Necessity to Prove Title to Property
29-1-7-25. Foreign Wills; Receipt and Recording Authorized
29-1-7-26. Foreign Wills; Certification
29-1-7-27. Foreign Wills; Filing and Recording
29-1-7-28. Executed in Indiana; Allowed in Foreign State or Country