What is a small estate? by Jesica L. Thorson
When a loved one is lost, the family needs to determine if probate administration is necessary to help transfer assets to the heirs.
When a loved one is lost, the family needs to determine if probate administration is necessary to help transfer assets to the heirs.
Many parents want a child joint on their financial accounts so the child can help with their financial management if they are incapacitated. As a joint owner, the child can withdraw money from the account, write checks to pay bills or make deposits to the account.
One major area that clients often fail to address, which creates major difficulties for family members at death, is planning for and documenting digital assets
When thinking about estate planning, it may seem confusing to determine what documents should be prepared. But the truth is, with the assistance of an elder law attorney it’s quite simple.
Employers use different restrictive covenants to protect their proprietary information and competitive status in their industries. Restrictive covenants are often identified as confidentiality or nondisclosure […]
The United States Department of Labor issued a new rule related to overtime that could impact many employers in our area. To be exempt from overtime, most employees must meet a duties test AND a salary level.
Elder abuse affects some of our most vulnerable citizens—our seniors. It’s crucial to recognize the signs of elder abuse and understand the steps to take […]
Many small business owners are great at building and growing a business. As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prepare for retirement and the […]
If you are married at the time of your death, then yes, your spouse has certain rights to your estate. First, Indiana law automatically grants your spouse a survivor’s allowance. Currently, this allowance amount is $25,000.
A Transfer on Death Deed is a document that is recorded at your local county recorder’s office prior to your passing. This deed automatically transfers […]