The process of estate planning is ripe for procrastination since so few people understand it or – more commonly — wish to contemplate their own demise. Yet it still remains one of the best things you can do to protect your…
Untangling two lives is never easy, but untangling two people’s finances can get especially messy. Before any final agreement is reached on spousal and child support, you need to prepare your finances for what’s to come. Here are some tips: Beware of…
Many adults believe that they never have to think about their estate plan again once it has been created, but that’s not the case. As time goes on, you may need to make a number of changes to your estate…
A trust is a legal entity created by one party (Settlor) through which a second party (Trustee) holds and manages the trust’s assets for the benefit of a third party (Beneficiary). A “living” trust is created while the Settlor is…
Estate planning is not easy. Establishing an estate plan on your own or with the help of an inexperienced attorney can lead to mistakes that affect your heirs and beneficiaries after your death. Here’s a look at some of the…
An important part of estate planning is choosing someone to serve as the executor of your estate. Many people choose close friends or family members as their executors, while others ask lawyers or other professionals to take on this responsibility….
Many states refer to drinking and driving crimes as Driving Under the Influence (DUI). In Indiana, our drinking and driving statutes are referred to as Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). Under Indiana law, there are actually over 15 different charges that…
Last week, the Martinsville Chamber was happy to conduct a ribbon cutting for Dakota Scheu, Resident Attorney, and her colleagues at The Nice Law Firm – Martinsville, as they celebrated the grand opening of their beautiful new office in a prime…
Many people establish trusts as part of their estate plan. A trust is an arrangement in which the trustor gives another person, known as the trustee, the right to hold the trustor’s assets on behalf of beneficiaries. Establishing a trust ensures that…
No one ever expects to be incapacitated as a result of a tragic accident or serious illness, but the truth is that this happens quite often. When someone suddenly becomes incapacitated, their family members must make major medical and financial…
