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For many Indiana families, a pet is a constant companion. However, Indiana law views these animals as personal property rather than family members. If your estate plan doesn't address the future care and needs of your pets, the courts could treat them in the same way...
The end of a marriage often brings major changes to daily life. Along with adjusting to new routines, financial responsibilities and family relationships, many people also need to review important legal documents. Estate planning may not seem like a priority during or...
As your child transitions into adulthood at age 18, it's important to reassess your estate plan. The shift in legal and financial responsibilities that comes with adulthood can significantly alter how your estate plan functions. Here’s a closer look at what needs...
People drafting estate plans often focus on their assets that are worth the most money. For many people, their homes are their single largest source of personal wealth. After 30 years of mortgage payments, they may have hundreds of thousands of dollars in home equity....
Divorce typically forces people through a series of challenging transitions. They have to have difficult conversations with their spouses and children. They often need to take stock of their finances and make choices about the future. When the courts finalize a...
The main objective when drafting an estate plan is usually to provide guidance for loved ones. Testators can ensure the right people receive their property and even maximize what those beneficiaries inherit by creating clear instructions before their death....
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....