When marriages end, those who managed to make their way through the process of getting a divorce may feel overwhelmed for a number of reasons. They may be dealing with serious emotional concerns, and they may have a lot of financial pressure as well. Sometimes,...
“Planning before death can address many of the issues that arise after a parent dies,” Barbara Weltman observes in Investopedia. While sibling rivalry can lead to lengthy and expensive legal actions, Weltman adds, forethought by the parents - along with proper legal...
In the years since same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in the United States, numerous gay and lesbian couples in Indiana have tied the knot. This ability to enjoy a marriage has transformed many people's lives. While the ability to get married is the same...
National negotiation training company founder Marty Latz is a person every estate planning client ought to meet. While most of his consulting clients are corporations negotiating with their employees and vendors, the following question discussed just last month in...
“For many, passing along religious beliefs and values to the next generation is just as important as passing along financial wealth and tangible assets,” South Carolina attorney Bobby Sawyer wisely observes. We agree. In fact, our attorneys at Geyer Law find our...
So you’ve named beneficiaries for your 401(k), IRA, or life insurance policies…Make sure those designations still reflect your intentions. Beneficiary designations are legally binding documents and supersede whatever is written in your will, Ohio attorney Joan Burda...
Natural disasters take many forms, from tornados and hurricanes which bring heavy winds and destruction to blizzards, ice storms and wildfires. These disasters can be very disruptive and have a significant impact on the lives of many people in a particular area,...
In estate planning, divorce planning, and business succession planning, life insurance plays a key role.
Once you have your will or estate plan in place according to Indiana law, you should not just forget about it. There is a certain peace that comes from knowing your assets and family are taken care of after you pass on, but according to FindLaw, you should still...
As Indiana families and individuals work to prepare for the future, an estate plan or will is often a big part of this. Whether you are young or old, there are benefits to creating an estate plan. This helps care for any minor children you have in the event of your...
