Indiana Code
Chapter 13. Payment of Funeral, Burial Services, or Merchandise in Advance of Need
30-2-13-17. Successors to Seller; Obligations

Sec. 17. A seller may not sell the seller's stock, business, or assets, transfer assets, merge or consolidate, in whole or in part, or sell, transfer, or consolidate contracts unless:
(1) the purchaser of the stock, business, or assets or the successor in interest is liable for shortages in a trust under this chapter existing before or after the sale, however, the purchaser or successor in interest has no obligation to cure a shortage in a contract between the seller and the purchaser that is not performed by the purchaser or successor in interest; or
(2) the purchaser of the stock, business, or assets or the successor in interest will perform all obligations imposed under this chapter, all obligations imposed under contracts between the seller and the purchaser, and any other related obligations.
As added by P.L.200-1991, SEC.1.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 30. Trusts and Fiduciaries

Article 2. General Provisions

Chapter 13. Payment of Funeral, Burial Services, or Merchandise in Advance of Need

30-2-13-0.1. Repealed

30-2-13-1. Applicability of Chapter

30-2-13-2. "Agent"

30-2-13-2.5. "At-Need Services and Merchandise"

30-2-13-3. "Board"

30-2-13-4. "Contract"

30-2-13-5. "Delivery"

30-2-13-6. "Fund"

30-2-13-7. "Insurance Policy"

30-2-13-8. "Prepaid Services or Merchandise" or "Services or Merchandise"

30-2-13-9. "Purchaser"

30-2-13-10. "Seller"

30-2-13-11. "Trustee" or "Escrow Agent, Acting as a Fiduciary"

30-2-13-11.5. "Cash Advance Item"

30-2-13-12. Contracts

30-2-13-12.1. Contracts Entered Into After December 31, 1995, and Before July 1, 1999

30-2-13-12.5. Contracts Entered Into After June 30, 1999

30-2-13-13. Designation of Successor Sellers

30-2-13-14. Conversion of Trust or Escrow Agreement; Change in Method of Funding; New or Successor Trustee or Escrow Agent

30-2-13-15. Loss of Certificate of Authority or License by Seller; Notice to Purchaser; Selection of New Seller; Transfer of Unperformed Contracts and Funds to Successor Owner

30-2-13-16. Sale, Consolidation, Merger, Disposal, or Lease of Assets in Bulk; Designation of Successor

30-2-13-17. Successors to Seller; Obligations

30-2-13-18. Compensation and Expenses of Trustee; Withdrawal of Tax Liability

30-2-13-19. Common Trust Fund

30-2-13-20. Funeral Service Contracts; Ratification by Funeral Director

30-2-13-21. Agents of Seller; Seller Liability; Written Statement

30-2-13-22. Seller Bond or Permit

30-2-13-23. Contracts; Invalid Provisions; Unenforceable Contracts

30-2-13-24. Seller or Agent; Prohibited Acts

30-2-13-25. Solicitation of Sales; Conditions

30-2-13-26. Confidentiality of Contracts

30-2-13-27. Payments to Board

30-2-13-28. Preneed Consumer Protection Fund; Establishment; Funding

30-2-13-29. Fund Uses; Complaints; Annual Review

30-2-13-30. Seller Records and Books

30-2-13-31. Annual Report

30-2-13-32. General Price List

30-2-13-33. Certificates of Authority

30-2-13-34. Rules

30-2-13-35. Seller Misrepresentation

30-2-13-36. Suspension of Certificates of Authority; Fines

30-2-13-37. Repealed

30-2-13-38. Uncured Deceptive Acts; Violations; Injunctive Relief; Private Right of Action

30-2-13-39. Prohibited Relationships Between Sellers and Trustees or Escrow Agents