Contest of wills; burden of proof

Ind. Code § 29-1-7-20, under Probate and Grant of Administration.

Ind. Code § 29-1-7-20

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.