by Lisa Adler | Jul 11, 2014 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Guardianship, Incapacity Planning, Litigation, Power of Attorney
Good planning for the possibility of future incapacitates, can decrease the likelihood of ever needing a guardianship. However, if documents are not in place, or even if they are, a guardianship can be needed in certain situations. What is an adult guardianship? An...
by Lisa Adler | Jun 30, 2014 | Intestate, Wills, Wills & Trusts
First Marriage and no children: Your surviving spouse will receive three-fourths (3/4ths) of your estate and your surviving parents will receive one-fourth (1/4) of your estate. If your parents predecease you, then your surviving spouse will receive all of your...
by Lisa Adler | Jun 20, 2014 | Intestate, Wills, Wills & Trusts
Indiana law provides a “default” estate plan for you, if you do not have a Will at your death. This is called an “intestate” estate. Does Indiana’s default plan match your intentions to provide for your loved ones? Here’s a guide...
by Lisa Adler | May 29, 2014 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Incapacity Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Wills, Wills & Trusts
Estate planning can sometimes appear complicated, full of acronyms and sophisticated sounding concepts. While it is true that estate planning can be complicated, in its simplest form, an Indiana estate plan should consist of at least the following four documents: Last...