As readers of this blog know, estate planning is vitally important to both you and those you leave behind when you pass. This is of particular importance to you minor and disabled children because you will need to incorporate a guardianship. Otherwise, their care will...
Whether you have acquired many assets over time or fewer assets because you are younger, it is still important for you to have an estate plan so that your legacy is protected and so your loved ones are taken care of after you are no longer here. You may be healthy but...
As people age, their risk for developing dementia increases. Dementia is a medical condition that a number of underlying diseases can cause. Many Indianapolis residents are familiar with Alzheimer’s disease, but there are other conditions that also cause dementia....
When you hear the term, guardian, you may think of gladiators or comic book or movie heroes. However, if you are a parent, a guardian is an essential part of your estate plan. Why is it essential? Indianapolis metro area parents know they need an estate plan to make...
You may be the adult child of an older parent. Your parent has saved their money for many years so that they can retire eventually and live the rest of their days comfortably. Another reason why they saved for all those years is to leave you an inheritance. Whether...
Making long-term care decisions should occur when you are in your 60s or 70s, if not sooner. Dementia begins in the 60‘s and the chances of its onset double every five years afterwards. Considerations First, determine whether a person’s living situation is...
Younger couples in the Indianapolis area may be tempted to put off estate planning. They may think it is going to be a costly and time-consuming process that, in the end, will not matter much since they do not own a lot of property. Too many Indiana residents do die...
Planning for one’s financial future is an important step for individuals in Indiana and elsewhere to take. When an individual is employed, they plan for their retirement. So why not take the extra step to make financial plans to secure one’s retirement later in life....