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Changes to Medicaid by Heidi B. Adair

The rules around qualifying for Medicaid in Indiana changed drastically beginning in July 2024. The two biggest changes center around IRAs and Personal Services Contracts. Prior to July 1, 2024, any

How Can You Avoid Common Pitfalls When Naming Beneficiaries on Your Accounts? by Troy C. Kiefer

Choosing beneficiaries for your financial accounts, like retirement funds, life insurance, and bank accounts, seems simple, but mistakes can lead to serious problems. One common pitfall is failing to update your beneficiaries.

Can I still get Medicaid waiver services at home or in an assisted living facility? by Janell M. Sprinkle

The current confusion with benefits stems from amendments to Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program that went into effect July 1, 2024

Most Significant Issues in the Long-Term Care by Kurt R. Bachman

The process of planning with a client for long-term care, asset preservation, and estate planning has revealed many regularly recurring elder law issues that are common among many clients.

Theodore T. Storer Named to Best Lawyers® 2025

Beers Mallers Attorney Theodore T. Storer Named 2025 Best Lawyers® Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in Fort Wayne

What Should I Consider When Picking a Personal Representative? by Tony B. Manns

Choosing the right personal representative—also known as the “executor”—is a crucial decision in estate planning when writing your Last Will & Testament. A personal representative manages a person’s assets after they die. The person selected should be trustworthy, organized, and financially literate.