By: Valerie Hollar, Drafting Paralegal [Estate Planning] Summary: This blog post, “Estate Planning for All Seasons of Life,” is a comprehensive guide to proactive planning. It addresses the unique estate planning considerations for every stage, including graduates, newlyweds, and retirees. Learn about key documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure peace of mind for you and your … Read More
Estate Planning: Securing Your Family’s Future
By: Samantha Banks, Attorney at Law [Estate Planning] Summary: Samantha Banks is an attorney at law at Indiana Estate & Elder Law, specializing in estate planning and elder law. Her passion for this field stems from a personal family experience with a flawed estate plan, driving her to make the process straightforward and accessible for her clients. She assists clients … Read More
Elder Law Month: Spring Cleaning Your Future
By: Managing Attorney, Rachael Rode [Elder Law Month] Summary: As we begin to step into the vibrant days of May, we welcome Elder Law Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about the legal needs of older adults. Just as we take the opportunity to declutter and refresh our homes during spring cleaning, it’s also the perfect moment to examine and … Read More
The Perfect Time to Get Your Estate Plan In Order
Summary: Life gets hectic, and it’s easy to push estate planning to the back burner, but Indiana Estate and Elder Law reminds us that putting it off can create unnecessary stress and complications for your loved ones. They encourage you to overcome common hurdles like lack of time, fear of mortality, and feeling overwhelmed by seeking professional guidance and taking … Read More
The Importance of Creating an Estate Plan
Summary: Planning your estate is a thoughtful act for your family, easing their burden during a difficult time, and it’s something everyone should consider, not just the wealthy. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” How many times have we heard these familiar words of Benjamin Franklin? In all aspects of our lives, plans are a necessary course … Read More