Evansville And Southwest Indiana Legal Blog

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...

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...

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...

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 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...