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Navigating New Federal Laws for Pregnancy and Nursing Accommodations in the Workplace by Andrew Heck and Micayla Schmidt

In 2023, two new federal laws were passed to assist employees who are pregnant and new mothers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect on June 27, 2023, and […]

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 […]

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 […]