Preparing for a new baby can be an exciting time in your life. However, welcoming a new family member means you'll need to take a look at your estate and make changes as necessary. If you're becoming a new parent in Indiana, here are some things to keep in mind when...
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Aggressive driving can have deadly consequences
While some Indiana motorists drive slow, serious and safe, others drive fast, furious and careless. This can cause serious problems for other motorists on the road, as angry drivers often display hazardous driving behaviors. According to the National Highway Traffic...
Common estate planning mistakes to avoid
The estate planning process requires meticulous consideration and preparation to maximize its protections. Any mistakes you make when drafting your estate planning documents may override your final instructions and leave your heirs without some or all of their...
Why Is Power Of Attorney Important?
Assigning power of attorney is an essential designation in which a person gives someone else the ability to make crucial decisions on their behalf. You can give power of attorney to other entities as well as people. These entities can include businesses, law firms,...
Signing Estate Planning Documents By Remote During the COVID-19 Crisis
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...
