Geyer Legal Group is pleased to introduce Katrin Hodson as our newest associate attorney. Katrin will focus her practice on helping clients with their estate planning and estate administration needs. A Hoosier born and bred, Katrin grew up in Granger then Ft. Wayne....
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Leaving Legacies, Not Burdens
There are assets it's good to leave to loved ones, and then there are others --well not-so good. "Let's face it," Elaine Silvestrini and David Rodeck point out in Kiplinger, "Certain inheritances can be a tremendous burden on your loved ones." "After loved ones...
Not Only On-Paper, but In-Person Estate Planning
"Don't just pass down the cash," Leslie Gillin Bohner cautions Kiplinger readers, emphasizing what we've been emphasizing to our Geyer Law estate planning clients for more than a quarter century. Benefits of in-person family estate planning conferences: From a...
Good News — Further Enablement of ABLE Accounts
A decade ago, the ABLE Act (the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act) was signed into Federal Law, with Indiana's ABLE Act going into effect a year later. ABLE allows individuals with disabilities to exercise more individual choice and...
In a Homeowner’s Estate Plan, a Reverse Mortgage Can Play an Important Role
When there is a reverse mortgage on the residence, heirs needed to be informed and decisions made.
You Can’t Leave ‘Em Money; You Can Ensure Their Care
Pets cannot inherit money or assets, but owners can ensure their pets are cared for in the event of a disability or death of the owner.
For Later-Rather-Than-Sooner Divorce, New Directives Needed
When older people divorce, the entire estate plan needs to be reviewed and new documents are often mandatory.
Proper Estate Plans Should Remain Unknown
The death of Colts team owner Irsay gave rise to speculation about the taxes that might be due on his estate….
What should you know about the probate process?
Probate is a term people often hear when talking about wills and estates, but many do not fully understand it. Whether you are planning your estate or dealing with a loved one's passing, knowing about this process can help you make informed decisions. What is probate?...
Testamentary capacity and estate planning
Every state, including Indiana, has its own guidelines and laws regarding the signing of legal documents, such as a last will and testament. While laws may vary by state, there is at least one regulation that exists across the board. For a will to be legally...

