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On Behalf of Johnson, Carroll, Norton & Kent P.C. | Dec 19, 2025 | Wills
Planning ahead often includes thinking about how to protect what you have earned. In Indiana, a specific tool known as a legacy trust can play a role in that planning when it fits your situation. How an Indiana legacy trust works Indiana law allows for an irrevocable...
On Behalf of Johnson, Carroll, Norton & Kent P.C. | Dec 19, 2025 | Wills
There are three distinct types of wills that people may draft to provide instructions about their estates. Frequently, people partner with lawyers to draft printed, professional estate planning documents. Other times, testators might want to draft electronic...
On Behalf of Johnson, Carroll, Norton & Kent P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Trusts
A special needs trust requires the support of a trustee. The person chosen to administer the trust manages assets and makes distributions in accordance with the terms of the trust documents. Those funding a special needs trust need to consider their options carefully...
On Behalf of Johnson, Carroll, Norton & Kent P.C. | Nov 14, 2025 | Trusts
People often establish trusts when they have complicated estate planning goals or unusual family circumstances. They may also specifically create trusts to manage their most valuable assets. Some people choose to transfer ownership of their homes to trusts for their...
On Behalf of Johnson, Carroll, Norton & Kent P.C. | Nov 10, 2025 | Contested Wills & Trusts
Disagreements over a parent’s will can surface quickly in blended families, especially when stepchildren are left out or treated differently. Indiana law allows will contests in limited situations, but only if you have the right legal standing and a valid reason....
