Evansville And Southwest Indiana Legal Blog

In Indiana, a will is an important document that details how you would like your property and assets distributed after your death. However, there are some things you should avoid including in your will to ensure that it is valid and effective. Joint property If you...

When a person dies in Indiana, their personal and real property passes to the deceased's heirs in accordance with the will A foreign will is legal in another state or country. No will can prove the right of possession until it goes to probate. Receipt and recording of...

Estate planning in Indiana offers a variety of options, but you need an understanding of the basics. No matter how you strategize, there are unique ways to reduce taxes, build wealth or privatize it. You don’t need to be a master in estate planning. As long as you...

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...

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...