On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Oct 3, 2019 | estate administration & probate
You likely know that if you die without an estate plan, the state will step in and manage your affairs. However, sometimes, even if you have an estate plan in Indiana, the state still gets involved in the finalizing of your financial affairs. This process is probate....
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Aug 2, 2019 | estate administration & probate
Single parents in Indiana face unique challenges when it comes to estate planning. When they do not have a spouse, it is even more important to consider the needs of their children in the event of their death or incapacitation. By developing a well thought out estate...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Jun 21, 2019 | estate administration & probate
Pets are like members of the family, but the law in Indiana sees them as property. It does not recognize them as living beings. This may make you wonder if you can provide for them in your estate plan or if all you can do is leave them to someone like you would any...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | May 21, 2019 | estate administration & probate
As a parent, one of the best things you can do for your children is to make plans for what happens to them if you should die. This usually means naming a guardian and putting your wishes into a legal estate document in Indiana. However, if you do not do this, you have...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Dec 13, 2018 | estate administration & probate
If you die without having written a will, your estate is called “intestate” and Indiana has very specific rules about how your estate will be distributed. Without a will, your estate might not be distributed according to your desires. It also might not be...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Nov 28, 2018 | estate administration & probate
If you are like most people in Indiana, the holiday season can feel very all-encompassing and even distract you from other important things you need to take care of. As December moves closer to the end of the year, however, your attention may well turn to the new year...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Aug 16, 2018 | estate administration & probate
Your parent, before passing away, named you the personal representative of their estate. You worry that because you do not know your exact responsibilities, you may not serve as the best personal representative. Personal representatives make specific choices for their...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Jul 10, 2018 | estate administration & probate
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...
On behalf of Miller Flannery Law LLC | Apr 20, 2018 | estate administration & probate
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...
