Next steps after diagnosis of dementia by Heidi Adair
Q: What are my next steps, from a legal perspective, once there is a diagnosis of dementia?A: The first thing to do is to schedule an appointment with an elder […]
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Definition, purposes, and protocols attributable to Powers of Attorney documents by Kurt Bachman
Q: Will you please elaborate on the definition, purposes, and protocols attributable to Powers of Attorney documents?A: The term “power of attorney” becomes more understandable if you bear in mind […]
What does it mean to fund my trust? Do I really need to do this? by Janell Sprinkle
“Funding a trust” refers to the process of placing assets into a trust. It is a critical step and, if left undone, can undermine your entire estate plan. Trusts are popular […]
Should I title my financial accounts jointly with my child? by Dan Leininger
Many seniors title their financial accounts jointly with their children. However, extreme caution and careful consideration should be exercised before doing this. First, ask yourself what is the reason for […]
Employment Update – Leave for COVID-19 absences in 2021 by Ted Storer
Employers continue to face issues related to COVID-19 in 2021. Most states, including Indiana, have seen an increase in positive test results and continue to be wary of exposure to […]
Texting Can Result in More Than a Loss of Productivity by Ted Storer and Derick Dobson
Employers rely on their employees to carry out their day-to-day tasks and to properly represent the needs of their employers. Unfortunately, at times those acts result in legal liability to […]
Why should I hire a business to collect my uncollected accounts receivable? by Amy Thompson
Collections – a word that causes many business owners to flinch. Although the business itself may come easily, the receivables do not always follow as smoothly…or timely. Yet, many businesses struggle […]
Donate Upon My Passing by Jesica L. Thorson
Q: I would like to donate to a charity but don’t have the means to do so at this time. Is there a way to leave a donation upon my […]
Beneficiary Designation Forms by Dan Leininger
Have you checked your “beneficiary designation forms” lately?Now that we are approaching the end of the year, many people are in the planning mode, and thinking about getting all of […]
Options for Home Healthcare by Heidi Adair
Question: My loved one is getting to be too much for me to care for on my own, but I would like to keep him at home. Are there […]