Do I Really Have to Spend All My Money to Qualify for Medicaid?
Troy C. KieferYou don’t always have to spend all your assets to qualify for Medicaid in Indiana. Learn what property is protected and avoid costly mistakes.Troy C. Kiefer
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Do I Need a Trust to Save Taxes?
Kurt R. BachmanIn Indiana, most people do not need a trust to save estate taxes. Learn when trusts help—and when they may increase income taxes.Kurt R. Bachman
How do I enforce custody orders?
Ryan M. GardnerLearn how to enforce custody and parenting time orders in Indiana, including contempt hearings, make-up time, and court sanctions.Ryan M. Gardner
Residential Construction Contracting in Indiana
Mike HoffmanIndiana residential contractors must comply with the Home Improvement Contract Act (HICA) to avoid treble damages and DCSA liability.Mike Hoffman
‘Get it in Writing’: Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Statute of Frauds
Ben J. BilimekLearn how Indiana’s Statute of Frauds affects verbal contracts, real estate agreements, and when a written contract is legally required.Ben J. Bilimek
What to Expect in a Divorce With Children
Ryan M. GardnerLearn what to expect in an Indiana divorce with children, including how courts decide legal custody, parenting time, and child support based on a child’s best interests.Ryan M. Gardner
How Are Inheritances Treated During Divorce in Indiana?
Ryan M. GardnerLearn how inheritances are treated during divorce in Indiana, including the state’s one-pot property division rule, commingling risks, and when inherited assets may be divided or protected.Ryan M. Gardner
What’s the Difference Between an Elder Law Attorney and an Estate Planning Attorney?
Janell M. SprinkleLearn the difference between an elder law attorney and an estate planning attorney, including how each focuses on asset protection, long-term care planning, Medicaid, and the orderly transfer of assets.Janell M. Sprinkle
Who Makes Decisions for Me If I Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
Heidi AdairPlan ahead with a power of attorney to avoid costly guardianship; learn how a POA preserves your control and reduces court involvement.Heidi Adair
Can I Make and Sign My Own Last Will & Testament
Tony B. MannsAnyone could draft a Will, but as my mother used to tell me, just because you can do something does not mean you should.Tony B. Manns