Indiana residents might not know how to best provide for their aging parents. While there are government assistance programs available, there are strict rules as to how you can qualify. Why you would want government assistance It’s no question that healthcare is...
trust & probate administration
How a self-proving will can speed the probate process
Estate planning in Indiana can include a lot of complex steps – or worse, steps that are easy enough but easy to forget. If you’re just getting started, there are a few important things to remember. A common step that people forget is notarizing their will. This is...
Estate planning tips for new parents in Indiana
Estate planning is not just about making sure your assets are distributed how you want after you die, although that is certainly part of it. It’s also about giving yourself and your family peace of mind and protection in the event that something happens to you while...
Why and how to avoid probate in your estate plan
People in Indiana who are preparing an estate plan might wonder whether it would be a good strategy to try to avoid probate. In some situations, this may be the right choice, but in others, it could be a mistake. Why avoid probate? There are a few reasons why avoiding...
How can seniors protect their assets with trusts?
Seniors may need help paying for skilled nursing facilities, at-home help or assisted living. An asset protection trust can help seniors pay for constant nursing care in Indiana. Medicare only covers nursing facilities for short-term rehabilitation. Medicaid may cover...
Proper estate planning is needed when leaving an inheritance
Retiring in Indiana can leave you several good memories with family and friends. If you'd like to extend your legacy to the next generation by leaving them an inheritance, you'll have a few choices. Doing so before you retire requires you to calculate the money you'll...
Completing the probate process may take time
If you're dealing with an estate going through probate in Indiana and wonder how long it will take to complete, several factors can influence the timeline. Examining some of the factors can provide more insight into why the probate process can take time. Factors that...
What assets need to be listed for probate in Indiana?
Estate planning is a way you could use to protect your interests and that of your loved ones before and after your death. When you fail to organize your affairs accordingly, your beneficiaries will go through a time-consuming and expensive process in Indiana known as...
Defining the terms of a trust
For a trust to be administered properly, the trustor and trustee have to prove its certainty to the courts in Indiana. This means proving that the trust is accurate and has reasonable intentions. While creating a trust, the trustor has to make several requirements for...
Estate planning tools in Indiana
No Indiana resident wants to think about what will happen when they die, but estate planning is a necessary part of getting older. Estate planning also ensures that your children are taken care of after you're gone and won't have to spend months sorting through your...