For parents, an essential part of estate planning involves naming a guardian for minor children. While a guardian can be anyone who is at least 18 years who is not currently incarcerated and who is of sound mind, parents' choices of guardian can mean the difference...
A new statute in Indiana addresses the dilemma health providers face when asked to provide information about an incapacitated individual….
Care.com’s annual estate planning survey for 2019 found that 57% of U.S. adults do not have a Last Will & Testament (a “Will”). The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as age, race, and education....
By Rebecca W. Geyer Guardianship, among the most restrictive options for assisting disabled individuals because it takes decision-making rights away from the person, is a commonly used means of assisting people with disabilities. Under Indiana law, when a person...
“While the choice of a child’s legal guardian is highly personal, there are some considerations that everyone should think about,” Michelle Kaminsky, Esq. cautions in legalzoom.com. The surviving parent will have first right to custody after the other dies, so, if...
When a person can no longer manage property or provide self-care, a guardianship may be appropriate,” explains the Indiana Laws of Aging Handbook. On the other hand, the Indiana Bar Foundation authors caution, “Sometimes guardianships are unnecessarily imposed on...
Continuing our November Hoosier Estate Planning focus on celebrity estate planning mistakes, today we talk about providing guardianship provisions for minor children... Anna Nicole Smith’s heirs argued over the care of her daughter. Failure to choose the correct...
Most Americans are familiar with the name Casey Kasem. He is a well-known radio personality famous for hosting shows such as American Top 40, American Top 20 and American Top 10 with a career spanning from 1970 until his retirement in 2009. Kasem also played the voice...
Dealing with the physical and mental challenges of caring for aging parents is a growing issue for millions of American families. Although it is impossible to prepare in advance for all potential issues, there are steps you can take now to prepare for the future. ...
