Absence of competent witnesses; handwriting; proof
Sec. 10. If none of the subscribing witnesses to a will can be
found, or if all are dead, absent from the state, or incapacitated, one
(1) or more of these situations shall be proved to the satisfaction of
the court before evidence of the handwriting of the testator or of the
subscribing witnesses provided for in section 9 of this chapter shall
be admitted in evidence.
(Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.710.) As amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.171, SEC.19; P.L.33-1989, SEC.37.
Last modified: May 27, 2006