“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...
Hoosier Estate Planner
What changes should prompt a change to an estate plan?
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...
Even Absent a Second Marriage, Divorce Dictates an Estate Plan Re-Do
“Divorce is not easy. It’s not only a difficult time emotionally, but you also have a lot to do and many decisions to make,” Christine Fletcher cautions in Forbes. The problem, as John J. Scroggins laments in the Journal of Estate and Tax Planning - “Most divorces...
For LGBTQ Couples, Trusts Might Trump Wills
For LGBTQ couples, trusts offer more flexibility and safety than wills.
BuySell Agreement – Key to Every Business Owner’s Estate Plan
Business Buy-Sell agreements are an integral part of estate planning for business owners.
Who should you choose as executor of your estate?
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...
The rising interest in prenuptial agreements
Reserving a wedding venue, hiring the caterers, organizing flower arrangements…and signing a prenup? Usually characterized as unromantic or a negative sign for the quality or longevity of a marriage, the prenuptial agreement has seen a surge in popularity in the last...
When a Policyholder Dies, Does the Insurance Die, Too?
When a person dies, there seem to be hundreds of details that need attention by family members and legal representatives. For instance, what do heirs need to do about that person’s homeowner’s and auto insurance policies? The answer, explains insure.com, depends on...
The Right Time to Plan for Charitable Giving is Now AND Later
Estate planning ensures control over your assets and documents your wishes. For investors, those “wishes” often include charitable gift planning, so, at Geyer Law, our attorneys were very interested in the latest blog post by Tom McAllister CFP®. With the Dow above...
Two reasons to consider setting up a trust
At Geyer Legal Group, PC, we understand that your Indiana estate plan will be completely unique. There are a number of tools that are available to you in order to develop the perfect plan for your circumstances. One of these that you may want to consider is a trust,...

