Estate Planning

The execution of an estate is not always straightforward. There are many steps that typically must be completed before beneficiaries receive their inheritance. Likewise, there are many issues that can arise during the probate process that can delay settling an estate....

Creating time to work on your estate plan is a smart move because it helps ensure that your affairs are always current. If you are like most people, you are most likely focused on setting up a trust or drafting a conventional will. While a conventional will is an...

Many people procrastinate about estate planning, often waiting until a personal emergency to start drafting documents. The last few years have seen an uptick in proactive estate planning. Specifically, many adults decided to establish electronic or digital estate...

If you are like most adults in the U.S., many aspects of your life are conducted online. From managing finances and storing important documents to sharing memories on social media and researching the latest books, your digital footprint says a lot about who you are....

Many people decide to plan an estate out of concern for their families. It might be the death of a parent or the birth of a child that makes someone realize they need to draft a will. Personal resources can also be a reason to create an estate plan. The assets that...

A comprehensive estate plan outlines what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away. There are several components that you have to think about when you’re putting this kind of plan together. For example, you’ll need to identify the most efficient way to...

There may come a time in your life when you’re no longer able to act on your own behalf. Some people arrive at such a state quite suddenly, perhaps after suffering a brain injury in a motor vehicle collision. Others develop neurodegenerative conditions, such as...

If you’re one of thousands of people in Indiana who have not executed an estate plan, this post is for you because one of the myths featured in it may be the reason you have avoided the process. While no one likes to think about the inevitability of dying and the...

One of the most personal decisions you can make in a lifetime is choosing someone to manage the administration of your estate when you die. If you have not designated someone to fulfill this role as part of your estate plan, and no one steps forward voluntarily to...

If you’re one of many people in Indiana who are thinking about executing an estate plan this year, you’ll want to explore all options available to create a plan that best fits your needs and ultimate goals. Every case is unique, and an issue of utmost importance to...