Beers Mallers Lawyers Honored with Super Lawyer Designation
FORT WAYNE, IN For Top Lawyer – Super Lawyer Theodore T. Storer, of BEERS MALLERS, LLP, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been honored among Indiana’s Top Lawyers for 2022. He […]
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What is the Senior Safe Act? by Daniel K. Leininger
In recent years, more attention has been given to the threat of senior financial exploitation. Unfortunately, it is all too frequent that caregivers and persons acting under a financial power […]
My uncle just died and I am named as the executor of his estate. Where do I start? by: Janell Sprinkle
As executor, you are responsible for carrying out the terms of your uncle’s will and overseeing the administration of his estate. Your duties will vary depending on the complexity of […]
Financial and Estate Planning by: Jesica L. Thorson
My husband and I are in our 80s and we are worried that we will not have enough to live on if one of us should need to pay for […]
Senior Life by: Kurt Bachman
Question: Is there a new law that requires me to change my current health care representative appointment and living will documents? Answer: There is a new law that was […]
What is a TOD Deed? by Daniel K. Leininger
TOD Deed stands for “Transfer on Death Deed.” The owner of real estate can have his/her attorney prepare a “Transfer on Death Deed” which names the beneficiaries who are to […]
How to Handle a Loved Ones Decline by Heidi B. Adair
Question:I noticed a decline in my loved one over the holidays. What should I do?Answer:This often happens during the holiday season. It is the time of the year when the […]
Death & Probate by: Kurt Bachman
I am asked by clients all the time the question: Do I need a Trust to avoid probate in Indiana? The simple answer is: No. The more accurate answer is: […]
What is a “Living Trust”? by Daniel K. Leininger
A “living trust” is the name frequently given to a revocable trust used in estate planning as an alternative to a will. The downside to a will is that for […]
Should I gift $15,000 to my children annually as part of my estate plan? by Janell M. Sprinkle
The current federal gift tax exclusion allows you to give away up to $15,000 per person annually, to as many individuals as you wish. Whether you will benefit from utilizing […]