Indianapolis, Indiana Legal Blog
Estate planning is essential to protect your family’s future
Now more than ever, it is extremely important to plan for the future. The process of estate planning allows you to prepare for future scenarios and protect yourself and your family. An established attorney in the field of estate planning can help you create an estate...
Tips to use when franchising a small business
Setting up a small business for franchising is not a small feat, but it can be extremely profitable if handled correctly, and if the market is right. There are several steps that should be followed to ensure all franchisees are set up for success from day one. The...
New state tax law affects short-term rentals
With the rise in popularity of short-term rental services such as Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO over the past few years, states have been forced to address some tax questions. Indiana has been one of only seven states from which Airbnb did not automatically collect taxes....
Is it time for a new business partner?
You and your business partner worked well together when you started your company, but now you have been thinking that it's time to cut them loose and find someone else. Or, perhaps you just want to let them go and run the company on your own.While every case is...
You can buy a home with a trust
You decide that it's time to downsize your home. Your spouse passed away last year, all of your children moved out of the house long ago, and you do not need a large five-bedroom family home to yourself. You opt to sell it and buy a smaller home on a lake.However, you...
Key facts about the aging American population
Estate planning is not something only the elderly should do. People need estate plans at any age, especially when they have children.However, realistically, it's something most Americans start thinking about a bit more often when they grow older. That's when it...
Understanding a driveway easement
There are a few different types of easements that may apply to your property, and it's important to understand the legal ramifications. You may not be the only one who can use your land, even though you do own that land. For instance, if you live in a condo or an HOA,...
Seek the help of an attorney when starting a business
Whether you are going into business as a sole proprietor or are creating a partnership, you should always seek the help of an attorney when starting a business. There's so much at stake, including your financial wellbeing, that you should not enter into such a venture...
Provide for your children if something happens to you
When you have a new baby, you have a lot of life changes to make. Most parents quickly adjust, but there is one major action that they might forget they need to take care of. This is estate planning. You may think that you have plenty of time to handle this matter,...
Important events that trigger an estate plan review
Many people create an estate plan when they are hired for their first job. Others wait until they have their first child. Some wait until they are about to retire. Then, some people die without having an estate plan in place, leaving their family to fight with the...
