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Probate Committee

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Purpose

The Probate Committee revises and approves for publication the Probate Benchbook which includes guidance for judicial officers on estates, trusts, adoptions, and mental health cases. The Committee also monitors legislation and case law and presents probate programs for judicial education in the aforementioned areas of law. This committee meets quarterly.


Documents

Minutes

2023
2022
2021

Members

Hon. Russell Bailey, Chair
Jasper Superior Court
Rensselaer

Hon. Geoffrey Bradley
Monroe Circuit Court
Bloomington

Hon. Jason Cichowicz
St. Joseph Probate Court
South Bend

Hon. Robert Freese
Hendricks Superior Court #1
Danville

Comm. Timothy Hollems
Delaware Circuit Court
Muncie

Mag. Phillip E. Houk
Allen Superior Court
Fort Wayne

Hon. Michael Kramer
Noble Circuit Court
Albion

Hon. Thomas R. Lett
Tipton Circuit Court
Tipton

Hon. Jason McVicker
Grant Superior Court
Marion

Hon. Trent Meltzer
Shelby Circuit Court
Shelbyville

Hon. Kristine Osterday
Elkhart Superior Court #1
Elkhart

Hon. Sean Persin
Tippecanoe Circuit Court
Lafayette

Hon. Bob A. Witham
Henry Circuit Court #1
New Castle


Staff Contact

Mindy PickettStaff Attorney
Indiana Office of Court Services
317-232-1313
melinda.pickett@courts.in.gov

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