Estate Planning

You signed a solar lease that will likely run longer than you will. That is the hard math behind utility-scale solar in Indiana, where agreements can run 30 to 60 years, and the ground you walked as a boy may still sit under panels when your grandchildren inherit it....

A will is the most basic estate planning document. For many people, wills are ultimately the only documents they create. Supplementary documents may be necessary to address matters beyond naming their beneficiaries, selecting a personal representative and identifying...

Advance directives allow you to guide your medical care when you cannot communicate. They can help families understand a person’s wishes during stressful situations while helping ensure health care providers have clear instructions.  Every adult can benefit from...

When drafting an estate plan, it can be helpful to think about the consequences of the distribution of your assets. Even if it feels very straightforward, there could be unintended consequences that you would be better off avoiding. Planning in advance can help you do...

You accepted the role of executor for a family member's estate in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the paperwork already feels overwhelming. The first 90 days determine whether probate wraps up in months or drags on for years. One missed deadline can stall distributions,...

A special needs trust serves as a financial tool for a loved one during their lifetime. However, families often ask what happens to the money after the beneficiary dies. The specific rules within the trust, along with state regulations, dictate how to distribute any...

If you own a multi-family property, you may already wonder what will happen to it when you pass away. Will your family keep living there? Will they hold it as an investment or choose to sell? When a property serves as both a home and a source of income, it helps to...

You may have cultivated the same Indiana ground for decades while your child already runs equipment, manages crops or manages daily operations. That can make succession seem resolved. Under Indiana law, it does not. Courts cannot enforce informal understandings,...

Blended families bring unique estate planning concerns, especially when spouses and children come from different relationships. Indiana law sets default rules that may not match your intentions if you do not plan ahead. Understanding how these rules work helps you...