It’s important to know how much care for a special-needs child truly costs. Parents are flexible when they’re alive and working to care for their children. These parents need something in place so a disabled child still receives care after the parent dies or is unable...
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Intentionally defective grantor trusts
An intentionally defective grantor trust in Indiana is a financial tool that can separate out income and estate taxes for some assets. This helps avoid some of the tax burden falling on the people who will inherit the assets in the trust. It's a way to allow the...
When your life changes, remember to update your will
Many Indiana residents haven’t written any type of will at all. In fact, less than half of adults in the country have created this basic estate planning document. Even if you have a will, you should update it every few years. Why should a will be updated? The most...
Facts about irrevocable trusts in Indiana
If you want to make sure that your assets go to the right people at the time of your death without any interference from anyone, you should consider setting up an irrevocable trust. An irrevocable trust essentially takes control out of your hands, so it’s not...
Statute of limitations for contesting a will
For contested wills and trusts, Indiana sets a specific statute of limitation. The typical settings for will disputes are probate hearings. Public courts, in an attempt to administer a decedent’s estate, give you the right to contest the directives of a will. Filing a...
Understanding the steps to contest a will
If a loved one or nonrelative in Indiana leaves you out of his or her will, it may come as a shock. Unfortunately, you won't be entitled to any portion of the deceased's estate unless you contest the will. Following the process below will get you started. Determine...
Establishing a domestic asset-protection trust
Establishing a trust is a good way for Indiana residents to protect their assets. In particular, a DAPT or domestic asset-protection trust, can be helpful. The benefits of this kind of trust include making it harder for creditors to access someone's assets. It can...
Planning for charity and a stronger estate
Estate planning can take into account charitable giving if you want your estate to fund humanitarian work. There are financial benefits to gain when you include charities as the beneficiaries of your estate. Reducing income or estate tax in Indiana is sometimes as...
Creating a trust fund forms a legacy and reflects your values
After accumulating a significant amount of wealth and residing in Indiana, you can only use so much of it during your lifetime. When you pass away and have a large number of funds left over, it may be prudent to have it put into a trust fund. Doing so can help ensure...
What you need to know about special needs trusts
If you’re a resident of the Southern Indiana area who has a loved one with special needs, you might want to create a trust fund for them. It can benefit your loved one in a variety of ways. There are different types of special needs trust, so you need to know what...