by Lisa Adler | Aug 14, 2015 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Estate Administration, Guardianship, In the News, Incapacity Planning, Litigation, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of having your now adult child get his or her estate planning documents prepared. The idea may seem unnecessary at first blush — your now 18 year old (or twenty-something) “adult” child has just reached...
by Lisa Adler | Feb 28, 2015 | Estate Administration, Incapacity Planning, Trusts, Wills, Wills & Trusts
This is a topic of much passion for me. Estate planning is a necessary protection for all parents with minor children. Yet, national surveys reveal that less than 40 percent of Americans with children under the age of 18 have their estate planning documents in...
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...