Sec. 1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the probate court of the county:
(1) in which a resident decedent was domiciled at the time of the decedent's death; or
(2) in which the resident decedent's estate is being administered, if different from the county described in subdivision (1);
has jurisdiction to determine the inheritance tax imposed as a result of the resident decedent's death and to hear all matters related to the tax determination. However, if two (2) or more courts in a county have probate jurisdiction, the first court acquiring jurisdiction under this article acquires exclusive jurisdiction over the inheritance tax determination.
(b) In the case of an inheritance tax return filed after March 31, 2016, the probate court having jurisdiction under subsection (a) does not have the power to make original inheritance tax determinations. The probate court may hear the following matters with respect to an inheritance tax return filed after March 31, 2016, for a resident decedent:
(1) Any matter subject to IC 6-4.1-4-3 through IC 6-4.1-4-5.
(2) Any matter subject to IC 6-4.1-5-13.
(3) Petitions for a redetermination of inheritance tax due or a reappraisal of a property interest under IC 6-4.1-7.
(4) An appeal of a refund order under IC 6-4.1-10-4.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.18, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977(ss), P.L.6, SEC.11; P.L.86-1995, SEC.9; P.L.190-2016, SEC.29.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 12. General Administrative Provisions
6-4.1-12-1. Powers of the Probate Court
6-4.1-12-2. Appraisal of Transferred Property Interests
6-4.1-12-5. Compromise Agreements Concerning Tax or Interest on Delinquency
6-4.1-12-6. Powers and Duties of Department of State Revenue
6-4.1-12-7. Investigative Powers of Department of State Revenue; Witness Fees
6-4.1-12-8. Inheritance Tax Administrator; Appointment; Salary
6-4.1-12-9. Powers and Duties of Inheritance Tax Administrator
6-4.1-12-10. Special Auditor, Appraiser, or Counsel; Compensation
6-4.1-12-11. Information and Investigations Concerning Non-Resident's Estates
6-4.1-12-12. Disclosure of Inheritance Tax Information; Offense