Morse index of minimal surfaces in $\mathbb{R}^3$

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I am wondering where can I find the Morse index of the most famous examples of minimal surfaces in $\mathbb{R}^3$, such as the cathenoid, the helicoid, etc.

Is there any general standard technique to estimate the Morse index of a minimal hypersurface in $\mathbb{R}^n$?

I have briefly checked the book A Course in Minimal Surfaces, by Colding and Minicozzi, but I couldn't find an answer to my questions.

Any help or reference will be very much appreciated!