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
Should I Just Have My Parents Gift Their Assets to Me Without Assistance? Written By:Heidi AdairHeidi AdairHeidi B. Adair is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.Should I just have my parents gift their assets to me without assistance?Read More
How Do I Protect My Children from Squandering Their Inheritances? Written By:Janell M. SprinkleJanell M. SprinkleJanell M. Sprinkle is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.A trust can you appoint a trusted individual to manage your child’s inheritance so that they make sound financial decisions.Read More
EEOC Issues New Technical Assistance for Employers Written By:Ted StorerTed StorerTed is a Partner and Personal Law, Business Law, and Government Law Attorney.Read More
Do You Need an Emotional Will? Written By:Troy C. KieferTroy C. KieferTroy is a Partner and Elder Law Attorney.Do you need an Emotional Will?Read More
Loss of a Step Up in Basis Written By:Kurt R. BachmanKurt R. BachmanKurt is a Partner and General Civil Law Attorney.What does “the loss of a step up in basis” mean, and why is it important?Read More