Business owners face countless challenges every single day, such as issues involving customers, seasonal business fluctuation, disagreements with business partners and all sorts of financial concerns related to running a business. For some business owners, disputes...
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No-contest clauses in Indiana
One of the main purposes of estate planning is to avoid contention amongst your beneficiaries once you are gone. With your wishes clearly stated in your estate planning documents, how can one even think to challenge them? As many of those that our team here at...
How can I deduct my charitable giving on my taxes?
Charitable giving is woven into the fabric of American culture. Many people generously give to a variety of charities and philanthropic organizations. If you plan to donate to a charity and would like to take advantage of available tax benefits, you need to determine...
Who can terminate contracts for their convenience?
Winning a contract with a government agency in Indianapolis often brings with it a great deal of security. Unlike many private companies, government organization typically have the resource backing needed to ensure that the issue of compensation for your work is...
Nuncupative wills explained
Many in Indianapolis may insist that their will always be time for them to see to their estate planning. Whether it is due to a fear of having to confront their own mortality or not wanting to have to be the "bad guy" that upsets assumed beneficiaries with their...
The basics of estate planning
Estate planning in Indiana is often juxtaposed against other terms, such as wills or trusts. But what do these words mean? Are they all the same things, pieces of a whole, or alternatives? CNN Money describes estate planning as the planning process behind how assets...
When stress gets in the way of estate planning
There are many different reasons why some people may push off estate planning, whether they think that they are too young, or they do not think they are ready for a will or a trust because their financial circumstances will change considerably in the near future. Some...
Getting divorced? Don’t forget your estate plan
If you are in the process of getting a divorce in Indiana, you may feel overwhelmed at the number of things you must take care of. Certainly, a divorce touches every aspect of your life. One thing you should give some attention to during this process is your estate...
Were you recently nominated as an executor of a will?
The role of executor is an honor and a heavy responsibility. As an executor, you will be responsible for handling all the deceased’s remaining financial concerns. It is understandable that you are stressed and concerned about how to do this faithfully and...
What to include in an employment contract
As someone who makes important hiring decisions at your Indiana place of business, you may find it advantageous to create a carefully worded employment contract to protect you and your business’s interests anytime you hire someone for a senior position. While...