Finding the right Indiana elder law attorney to legally protect assets if care is needed at home, assisted living, or nursing home is crucial to ensuring your or your loved one’s financial interests are protected while navigating the complexities of this area of law. Here are five tips to help you find the right attorney: Specialization in Elder Law: Look for an attorney who specializes specifically in elder law and Medicaid planning. These attorneys have extensive experience
Obtain free credit reports regularly; online or call toll free #: (Equifax.com or Equifax‑1–888–548- 7878, Experian.com or Experian‑1–888–397‑3742, and Transunion.com or Transunion‑1–800–888- 4213); you can also request a “freeze” to prevent any fraudulent charges or sign up for free credit report monitoring services. You should also check your bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial documents for any errors or unauthorized transactions. Use strong & updated passwords for online accounts. Update your passwords regularly
Estate planning is the process of arranging and managing your assets and affairs for the future, such as who will inherit your property, who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated, and who will care for your minor children. Estate planning can be a complex and sensitive matter, especially for couples who may have different or conflicting interests and goals. Therefore, it is important to consult with a qualified and experienced estate planning
A growing white-collar crime in Indiana, and other States, is when criminals file a Deed or Mortgage against your real property to wrongfully transfer, and sell, or borrow against your equitywhen they have no ownership interest in the property. This can be accomplished in several ways such as merely forging your signature and a fake or unscrupulous notary; or, using a fake power of attorney document to execute the fake documents without your consent or
There are many tasks to do after someone passes, and it can be overwhelming to deal with them all. These tasks vary greatly for every Indiana estate. Here are some of the most common initial important legal, financial, and taxation steps after the organ or body donation, if designated, and the obituary and memorial if you are the named Personal Representative in the Last Will and Testament, or the responsible person: · Obtain certified copies