By Kevin G. Harvey The current COVID-19 crisis has caused a renewed focus on the need to implement an estate plan. However, Governor Holcomb’s stay at home order for Indiana, as well as federal social distancing guidelines, have presented challenges for people to...
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS NOTICE — To Clients and Guests of Allen Wellman McNew Harvey, LLP
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...
Mistakes to avoid when applying for Medicaid
The Medicaid application process can be tedious and overwhelming. You can save time, money and energy by avoiding the ten biggest mistakes that Medicaid applicants commonly make: Not speaking with an elder law attorney Applying to Medicaid without talking to an...
Will a DUI affect child custody?
Child custody is often one of the most contentious issues during a divorce. If you are experiencing severe disagreement with your spouse over the custody of your children, the situation can quickly turn ugly. If you go to court over the matter, you will be leaving the...
As the summer approaches, drivers must review front blind spots
Blind spots are arguably one of the most well-known design flaws within many of today’s vehicles. Even though manufacturers have taken extensive steps to eliminate these and provide more visibility options, there have still been plenty of instances where a driver...
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause in OWI cases?
Operating while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense that puts lives in danger. The stringent punishments doled out in Indiana, even for a first-time offense, reflect this. They include hefty fines, license suspension and even time in jail. Although drunk driving is...
Preparing for the summer with your kids after a divorce
Spring feels like a breath of fresh air for most Indiana residents especially after this year’s harsh winter. Unfortunately, spring also tends to feel like a short season for most Midwest states. Over the course of the next month, more children will start cleaning...
Is odor enough to justify a warrantless search in Indiana?
Probable cause has always been a controversial subject when it comes to OWI arrests. While it may play a big part in several arrests for those guilty of the crime, there have been people unfairly arrested either for police not having sufficient reasoning or relying...
How can stepparents influence custody modifications?
Indiana divorcees require a significant change in circumstances if they want to change the court’s order on child custody. This could range from one of the spouses getting a new job that dramatically increases or decreases their salary or one of them deciding to move...
What to consider for charitable giving
One of the often-overlooked aspects of estate planning tends to be how the individual decides on charitable giving. Many older residents in Indiana are unaware that giving to a charitable organization can reduce taxes on their estate. You aren’t saving more money by...
