Richardson v. Richardson

This appeal is from a judgment allowing a claim against a decedent’s estate, the administration thereof having been commenced more than three years after decedent died. Because the claim was barred by Ind. Ann. Stat. § 29-1-14-1 (d), we reverse.

Elmer Ray Richardson, a resident of the State of Florida who owned real property in Madison County, died intestate in Florida on October 15, 1969. His widow (Thelma) was appointed administratrix of decedent’s Florida estate on October 21, 1969. On April 25, 1978, upon Thelma’s petition, ancillary administration was opened in Madison County with Thelma…