As a resident of Indiana, there are a number of different options available to you if you feel like you need to file for bankruptcy. Each type comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. Today we'll take a look at Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the types of debts that it can...
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Estate planning for remarried couples
If you are one of the many people in Indiana who has been married and then divorced or perhaps has been widowed and now you are contemplating getting married again, you have good reason to feel positive about your future. However, despite your natural inclination to...
Can I make gifts in my will conditional?
Drafting a will to pass on your inheritance to your children is sometimes not a clear cut proposition. Some parents worry that their children will squander their inheritance on frivolous purchases, but at the same time they could never bear the thought of leaving...
How do I rebound financially after bankruptcy?
If you have filed for bankruptcy in Indiana or maybe are considering filing for bankruptcy, one of the things that may well be on your mind is how you can get back on your financial feet after the bankruptcy is discharged. Certainly a better future is a large reason...
Secured and unsecured credit
If you are one of the many people in Indiana who cringes every time you look at your bank balance or go to the mailbox and see a pile of bills waiting for you, you may well be wondering how you can get out from under a seemingly endless supply of debt. In evaluating...
What is a holographic will?
Although it sounds like a science-fiction term, a holographic will is simply a handwritten will, written entirely by the person who signs it. You may have heard that holographic wills are not legal in Indiana, but that’s not entirely true. According to NWI Times, the...
Taxes and generation-skipping trusts
Providing financially for one's children after death has long been a common desire of people in Indiana. The legacy that can be created through an inheritance can be both sentimental and financially beneficial for generations to come. In addition to leaving something...
Discharging taxes via bankruptcy
With the deadline to file 2017 taxes recently passed, many Indiana residents may have chosen to file for extensions because they were unable to pay the amount of money they owed in federal income tax. This is not an uncommon thing. However, for some people the...
What is intestate succession?
Writing a will might currently be the furthest thing from your mind. You might have confidence that your family in Lawrenceburg is closely knit enough to disperse your assets without there being any contention. Why, then, risk hurting someone's feelings by creating a...
Benefits to filing for bankruptcy
If you are one of the many people in Indiana who cringe when it is time to go to the mailbox for fear that you will receive yet another bill, you are not alone. You may also likely avoid answering your phone or even checking your email in the event that a debt...