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…
Police investigations aren’t like they appear in T.V. shows such as CSI, law and order, etc. Most people probably don’t have a lot of interactions with the police or a police investigation, and may not know how to handle it…
There are a number of issues that must be discussed during a divorce, including spousal maintenance. The court can order one spouse to pay spousal maintenance to the other, but only under certain circumstances. Who is entitled to spousal maintenance?…
The Nice Law Firm Attends The Free Wills Clinic Attorneys Timothy Kappes, Hayleigh Neumann and Dakota Scheu from The Nice Law Firm, LLP attended a pro bono event hosted by the Indianapolis Bar Association called the Free Wills Clinic. The clinic is…
