When the time comes for you to go, you’d want to leave something behind to your next of kin – the family home, a lake cabin, your car, jewelry, works of art, or even your bank accounts. You’ve worked hard over the years to accumulate and maintain these assets; you’d want to properly pass them...
When it comes to estate planning, most people often hear phrases like “the death tax” and other terms on taxation that don’t address the most important issue: Protecting your family from the stress and difficulties that losing a loved one often brings. Without the benefit of a will or trust, navigating the emotional, complicated, and...
There are many reasons you can benefit from having an estate law attorney, especially in knowledge-based industries like finance. An estate planning attorney can aid you in analyzing the value of your property, setting up trusts, writing up wills, and handling all property management. Due to the importance of such a service, you must know...
November is National Adoption Month. Adopting a child is one of the most amazing experiences a family can enjoy. No matter what the situation, it’s a very special and personal experience and parents are taking on the task of providing children with a loving home and the security they need to live happy, healthy lives....
No one wants to think it will happen to them, but accidents occur all the time. Whether they are auto accidents, work-related injuries, bike or pedestrian accidents, or anything in between, it’s our job to be prepared to help. Your trauma is real, but it doesn’t always mean you have a case. You need an...
We all know that drinking too much alcohol and jumping behind the wheel is a dangerous mix. Yet, many people still do it. The consequences can be serious injury, damage to property, fatalities, and legal ramifications. The CDC estimates that 29 people in the United States die each day in a motor vehicle crash that...
Tax season is upon us. For many people, gathering all documents, ensuring proper forms are used, and getting them filed on time can be a stressful process. Let’s look at some tips on how be properly prepared in order to reduce anxiety and avoid potential problems. Get Organized This may seem obvious but the first...
While his life’s work was all about making people laugh, the last years of legendary actor and comedian Groucho Marx were anything but pleasant. While he had a will, Marx did not plan for incapacity. As a result, his partner and children fought for years over the right to make decisions regarding his finances and...
There is a common misconception that small businesses don’t need an attorney; that there are not enough legal-related matters going on for a business lawyer to see to. If there are matters for which a business owner needs legal advice, they can just consult an attorney or a fellow entrepreneur who has encountered the same...
Adoption rate in Indiana is higher in the last three years than it has been since 2009 (based on the available data from Indiana Department of Child Services). Since 2018, the number of adoptions crossed the 2,000 mark. Last year, Indiana DCS granted 2,317 adoptions — only 89 adoptions short of 2019. Indiana ranks highest...
