After a spouse dies, some assets may need to pass through probate before they can be transferred. Indiana probate can take several months or longer, based on estate size, debts and disputes. Joint ownership, beneficiary designations and living trusts may help a...
You are making a delivery when another driver runs a red light and hits your car. Your doctor tells you to stay home while you recover. Now you have medical bills and no paycheck coming in. You might be unsure whether your employer or the other driver will help pay...
When a family business owner dies unexpectedly, becomes disabled or retires without a plan, the consequences ripple far beyond the boardroom. Indiana's landscape is dotted with multigenerational farms and family enterprises that have weathered decades of change, yet...
If a crash involves a commercial truck, the driver’s logbook and electronic logging records may become some of the most important evidence in the case. When a driver stays behind the wheel too long or records time inaccurately, those violations may help show fatigue,...
Remarrying in Indiana changes more than a household. Old estate planning documents may still name a former spouse as a beneficiary or decision-maker. Indiana law removes some of those designations when a marriage ends. But federal retirement accounts are not covered...
Imagine another driver swerves to avoid a large pothole, loses control and hits your car. You may think that the driver must pay for the crash. But the road itself may also raise a legal issue. If a road defect played a part in your injuries, more than one party may...
Late summer brings more than just new backpacks. It also brings a sharp rise in vehicle collisions across Indiana. Every year, as schools open, roads around Greenfield and the Indianapolis metro area grow noticeably more congested. This is why understanding why...
A driver who enters an intersection after the light has turned red can put other motorists, passengers and pedestrians in danger. When a crash follows, an injured person may have questions about who caused the collision and whether compensation may be available. Those...
Adding a child or another heir to a deed as a joint tenant may avoid probate, but it can also create new risks for the person making the transfer and their family. In Indiana, joint tenancy can expose the home to another person's creditors, divorce problems and tax...
Shortly after a car accident, an insurance adjuster representing the other driver may probably reach out to you. They may sound friendly, professional and eager to help you regarding your claim. However, it is important to remember that their real job is to protect...
