My Uncle Recently Died, and I Was Named Executor of his Estate. Where Do I Start? Written By:Janell M. SprinkleJanell M. SprinkleJanell M. Sprinkle is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.Where do I start if I was just named executor of my uncle’s estate?Read More
The Financial and Estate Planning Process Written By:Jesica L. ThorsonJesica L. ThorsonJesica L. Thorson is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.It’s never too early or too late to begin the process of financial and estate planning.Read More
Senior Life: Health Care Law Updates Written By:Kurt R. BachmanKurt R. BachmanKurt is a Partner and General Civil Law Attorney.Is there a new law that requires me to change my current health care representative appointment and living will documents?Read More
How to Handle a Loved One’s Decline Written By:Heidi AdairHeidi AdairHeidi B. Adair is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney. I noticed a decline in my loved one over the holidays? What should I do?Read More
Death & Probate in Indiana Written By:Kurt R. BachmanKurt R. BachmanKurt is a Partner and General Civil Law Attorney.Do I need a Trust to avoid probate in Indiana? The simple answer is: No. The more accurate answer is: It depends.Read More
Should I Gift $15,000 to My Children Annually as Part of My Estate Plan? Written By:Janell M. SprinkleJanell M. SprinkleJanell M. Sprinkle is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.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. Read More
Opportunities in New Health Care Representative Law Written By:Troy C. KieferTroy C. KieferTroy is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.Recent changes to Indiana law make it important that you review your Appointment of Health Care Representative with your Attorney.Read More
A Seller May Condition the Sale of “Replacement Property” Written By:Kurt R. BachmanKurt R. BachmanKurt is a Partner and General Civil Law Attorney.Learn about how a seller may condition the sale of “replacement property.”Read More
I’m Always Asked by My Doctor If I Have a Living Will or Advance Directive Documents. What Are These? Written By:Jesica L. ThorsonJesica L. ThorsonJesica L. Thorson is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney. Learn what living wills and advance directives are, why doctors ask about them, and how these documents protect your healthcare choices.Read More
What is the “Snapshot Date” When Applying for Medicaid? Written By:Kurt R. BachmanKurt R. BachmanKurt is a Partner and General Civil Law Attorney.The snapshot date is the date of institutionalization lasting at least 30 consecutive days. It can affect qualification for Medicaid.Read More