You know you should not drive while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. However, prescribed medications that you take legally to treat medical conditions can also have side effects that impair your driving ability. These can include both prescription...
A durable power of attorney is a legal document. Its purpose is to appoint a person or persons to manage your financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated or cannot complete the tasks yourself. The durable power of attorney sets forth the specific ways in...
Estate planning is critical for people who have family and who want to direct who inherits their assets and cherished possessions. However, what should you do if you have no heirs? Making end-of-life decisions without the support of family members can be noticeably...
Thousands of marriages across Indiana and the United States end in divorce every year. Plenty of these marriages have children involved, and in the aftermath of divorce co-parenting is necessary. In a perfect world, all divorced couples would be able to co-parent...
Commercial trucks weigh significantly more than your everyday vehicle. If you are in a crash with a semi, you are apt to sustain a life-altering injury. In 2017, there were more than 37,000 fatal 18-wheeler accidents on U.S. roadways, the highest number in nearly 30...
As you plan your will, think about what you want to leave to people in your life. In fact, fully understanding the definition of a beneficiary is an important part of the legal process. Addressing their importance and making a plan for the future are some of the most...
How much marijuana is too much in Indiana? Any amount? Well, it's not that simple. With drug reform and decriminalization sweeping through other states, the line between legal and illegal has blurred. Buying in the next state over might be perfectly legal there, but...
You may get a little nervous sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. Big rigs, in particular, are intimidating when traveling at high speeds. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute statistics reveal the risk. Commercial vehicle crashes, fatalities, injuries...
Living wills describe your preferences for health care if you cannot communicate your desires. In most cases, a living will states what types of medical treatment you would like to receive. The living will contains your directions regarding life-prolonging procedures...
Much debate may exist among people in Greenfield about exactly how much freedom law enforcement officials should be afforded when attempting to enforce the law. Many might say that as long as they are able to halt what appears to be (or could potentially lead to)...
