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When to Create & Update Your Estate Plan

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Learn when to create or update your estate plan and which life changes, from marriage and children to moving or tax laws, may require a review.

If I Don’t Have a Will, Does the State Take My Property?

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Learn what happens to your property if you die without a Will in Indiana, how intestate succession works, and why having a valid Will matters.

How Do I File an Enforceable Mechanic’s Lien?

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Learn how Indiana mechanic’s liens work, who can file one, what documents are required, and why deadlines matter for enforceability.

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Do I need to put my children on my checking and / or brokerage accounts?

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Avoid unintended legal and financial risks when adding children to accounts. Learn how TOD designations and powers of attorney may offer safer options.

Irrevocable Asset Protection Trusts and Medicaid Planning

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Protect assets, preserve your legacy, and plan ahead for Medicaid eligibility with an irrevocable asset protection trust. Learn why timing matters.

New ALTA Survey Requirements

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The 2026 ALTA survey standards include changes to Table A items that may affect purchase agreements and title insurance survey exceptions.

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What is the Role of the Attorney for a Real Estate Developer?

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Real estate development involves more than construction. Learn how an attorney helps coordinate land rights, approvals, planning, and project progress.

What is a Transfer on Death Deed?

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A transfer on death deed can simplify real estate transfer after death, but it may not fit every estate plan. Learn the benefits, risks, and next steps.

Does a Last Will & Testament Avoid Probate?

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Learn whether a Last Will & Testament avoids probate, how probate assets are handled, and what estate planning steps may help assets transfer outside probate.

Can Medicaid Take My House?

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Learn whether Medicaid can take your house, when a home may be exempt, and how elder law planning can help protect property from Medicaid estate recovery.