by Lisa Adler | Apr 29, 2016 | Estate Administration, In the News, Intestate, Trusts, Wills, Wills & Trusts
The recent passing of music legend Prince serves as yet another reminder to get your estate plan in place. As reported in the press, Prince’s sister has filed papers with the Court alleging that her brother died without a will. Dying without a will in place is...
by Lisa Adler | Jun 30, 2014 | Intestate, Wills, Wills & Trusts
First Marriage and no children: Your surviving spouse will receive three-fourths (3/4ths) of your estate and your surviving parents will receive one-fourth (1/4) of your estate. If your parents predecease you, then your surviving spouse will receive all of your...
by Lisa Adler | Jun 20, 2014 | Intestate, Wills, Wills & Trusts
Indiana law provides a “default” estate plan for you, if you do not have a Will at your death. This is called an “intestate” estate. Does Indiana’s default plan match your intentions to provide for your loved ones? Here’s a guide...
by Lisa Adler | May 29, 2014 | Appointment of Healthcare Representitive, Incapacity Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Wills, Wills & Trusts
Estate planning can sometimes appear complicated, full of acronyms and sophisticated sounding concepts. While it is true that estate planning can be complicated, in its simplest form, an Indiana estate plan should consist of at least the following four documents: Last...
