“Estate planning overlaps with many other areas of law, making it a field that requires a large breadth of knowledge,” observes Legal Answers Web. Legal Answers names just a few: property law elder law tax law contract law “Tax law and estate planning are remarkably...
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When Different Fields of Law Overlap: Indiana Property Division
In our last two articles, we discussed the overlap that can occur between estate planning and family law, talking about two situations that may require us to operate as a team with a family law attorney in order to ensure a successful outcome for our clients:...
When Different Fields of Law Overlap: Support for a Special Needs Child
“There is a great deal of overlap between estate planning and family law,” as California attorney Christina McPherson points out. Last week we discussed just one example of the way different fields of law overlap, talking about the fact that grandparents planning to...
When Different Fields of Law Overlap: Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
“There is a great deal of overlap between estate planning and family law,” explains California lawyer Christina McPherson. Why would knowledge of estate planning be important for a divorce lawyer? Once the divorce is done, McPherson point outs, you need to change the...
Pre-Nuptial Agreements have Pros and Cons
A premarital or prenuptial agreement is a contract between prospective spouses that is executed in contemplation of marriage; the marriage itself is consideration for the agreement.?”Pre-nups” typically specify how assets and debts will be handled in the event of a...
Not Every Disabled Parking Space is Created Equal
If you are not disabled, do not have the proper permit, placard or handicap license plates, please do not park in the designated accessible parking spaces, the Vantage Mobility International Company of Phoenixbegs. Not only is it frustrating for those that actually...
Finding Your Space for Disability Parking
Disability parking placards allow you to park in areas designated for disabled drivers. Before applying for a handicap placard for your car, be certain you meet the criteria set by your Department of Motor Vehicles, says Melissa Crumish of dmv.org. If you’re an...
Leaving Room for Charity in Your Estate Plan
“Building charitable giving into your estate plan is a wonderful way to extend your generosity and leave a meaningful legacy. And it’s not just for the very wealthy, says Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, President of the Charles Schwab Foundation. Do you want to benefit a...
Elder Law and Estate Planning – All About People
Completing her studies at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Columbus, Indiana native wasn’t sure exactly what specialty area of the law she wanted to make her life’s work. She knew only that her career needed to be devoted to helping people. True to that...
Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid – Being Disorganized
This month’s Hoosier Estate Planning blog posts are focused on celebrities who made estate planning mistakes. (Since these stories have been covered in the media – in contrast to the strict confidentiality in which Geyer & Associates’ clients’ estate planning...

