“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...
Remember when it was all the rage for families to own lakeside “cottages”? Not only were those the site for big annual get-togethers and reunions, different members of the family would take turns using the cottage for their own vacation getaways. Ownership might pass...
Most people want to create an estate plan to ensure their loved ones receive assets upon their death. However, there is another type of property most people overlook when developing these estate plans. In some cases, the debt you hold will not go away after death. ...
People often face a myriad of emotions when a close friend or family member passes away. Not only are people forced to deal with an emotional time, but there are a host of issues to take care of involving the deceased’s estate. Depending on the circumstances of the...
While we offer no direct tax advice at Geyer Law, collaborating with our clients’ tax advisors in arriving at a coordinated plan, we’re always alert for threats and opportunities that affect estate planning… They’ve dubbed it the “tax torpedo”, referring to extra...
Estate planning? Don’t forget those digital assets – websites, social media accounts, email accounts, and domain names.
Between any two people, no matter how much they agree on, there will be some things they see differently. When those two people are business partners in Indiana, the disagreement could lead to serious issues. As Business News Daily notes, a disagreement may be about...
Your approach to your health care is unique based on your family history, your religious and philosophical beliefs, your personal preferences and even your pain tolerance. Each decision you make likely comes after a discussion with your Indiana doctor where you...
