Indiana Code - Probate - Title 29, Section 29-1-10-18

Wrongful death; nonresident; appointment of administrator

Sec. 18. Any court having probate jurisdiction in the state of
Indiana may appoint an administrator for the estate of a nonresident
for the sole purpose of bringing an action to recover damages for the
wrongful death of such nonresident. The appointment may be made

in the county in which the death occurred; or in the county in which
the injury causing the death was received; or in the county in which
any party defendant to the suit resides. The appointment shall in no
way depend upon whether or not the decedent left assets.
(Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1018.)

Last modified: May 27, 2006