July 30, 2020 To Our Clients and Guests, On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. On May 1, 2020, Governor Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-26, which provided guidelines for re-opening the State of...
Traditionally, men in Indiana and elsewhere are taught they have to be strong and macho. As a result, they may act and react in certain ways in any given situation. This includes divorce, which is a time when men may commonly make certain mistakes. Not taking their...
Some couples resist the idea of a prenup as they feel that it is unromantic to plan for a divorce. However, many in Indiana today have embraced prenuptial agreements for their many benefits. Prenups in Indiana Before a couple gets married in Indiana, they can choose...
You never know everything when it comes to estate planning in Indiana. Things are always changing, and staying informed means constantly keeping your thumb on the pulse. Luckily, there are those who are doing that job for you, so you can stay focused on the...
A beneficiary is someone who receives an asset of yours after your death. There are a few types of beneficiaries whom you could incorporate into your Indiana estate plan to help ensure that your property goes where you would want it. 1. Primary beneficiaries The...
Going through a divorce typically results in negative emotional experiences for all of the parties involved. When the divorcing couple shares children, the divorce and custody battles have the potential for prolonged and bitter Indiana family court proceedings....
Each year, many married couples in Indiana decide they can no longer make things work. If you and your former spouse have children together, you'll need to develop a co-parenting plan. Unfortunately, the post-divorce process can become harder if you're co-parenting...
Through careful planning, generation sharing can work to the benefit of everyone in your family. In the past, only the extremely rich could participate in this type of estate planning in Indiana, but all that has changed. It's sometimes called a generation-skipping...
It's no secret that motor vehicle accidents are common in Indiana. What people may not realize, however, is that a significant portion of these accidents are caused by drunk driving. If you're a resident of this beautiful state, then you need to be aware of the...
One of the biggest worries that people in Indiana have about getting married is the fear of a divorce. It isn't so much having to admit that your marriage is coming to an end. It's the worry that looms over you as you contemplate losing all that you own. This worry...
Many people accumulate assets during their life with the hope of transferring their wealth to their heirs. People sometimes forget estate taxes during estate planning for heirs or favorite charities. Estate taxes can reduce the size of an estate or distributions in...
