Ind. Code § 32-17-11-29
Personal property owned as tenants in common; exceptions
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.2.
- (a) This section does not apply to an account.
- (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), personal property that is owned by two (2) or more persons is owned by them as tenants in common unless expressed otherwise in a written instrument.
(c) Upon the death of either husband or wife:
(1) household goods:
- (A) acquired during marriage; and
- (B) in possession of both husband and wife; and
(2) any:
- (A) promissory note;
- (B) bond;
- (C) certificate of title to a motor vehicle; or
(D) other written or printed instrument;
evidencing an interest in tangible or intangible personal property in the name of both husband and wife;
becomes the sole property of the surviving spouse unless a clear contrary intention is expressed in a written instrument.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-4-1.5-15.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.2.