Ind. Code § 32-17-14-9

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 32-17-14-9 - Beneficiary designation; effects; requirements
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a beneficiary designation that satisfies the requirements of subsection (b):
(1) authorizes a transfer of property under this chapter;
(2) is effective on the death of the owner of the property; and
(3) transfers the right to receive the property to the designated beneficiary who survives the death of the owner.
(b) A beneficiary designation is effective under subsection (a) if the beneficiary designation is:
(1) executed; and
(2) delivered;

to the transferring entity before the death of the owner.

(c) A transferring entity shall make a transfer described in subsection (a)(3) unless there is clear and convincing evidence of the owner's different intention at the time the beneficiary designation was created.

IC 32-17-14-9

As added by P.L. 143-2009, SEC.41. Amended by P.L. 6-2010, SEC.28.