Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Estate Planning, Planning, Trust & Wills When a spouse passes away it sends your life into turmoil. There are many responsibilities that must be attended to such as the memorial services, notifying family and friends, and confronting legal, tax, and financial issues. … Read More »
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Estate Planning, Planning, Trust & Wills When I first become an attorney in 1988, the Last Will and Testament (“Will”) controlled most, if not all, of the distribution of a person’s probate assets upon their passing. Today, assets can be distributed at death in other non-probate ways.… Read More »
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Estate Planning, Planning, Tools As part of my estate planning process with clients, especially after the holidays and spending time with family and other loved ones, I discuss considering talking to your loved ones about topics that are important to you… Read More »
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Estate Planning, Planning, Trust & Wills In order to have a valid written Last Will and Testament (“Will”) in Indiana, the “testator” (person making the Will) needs to be at least 18 years of age (younger if in armed services), of sound mind whose signature is witnessed by 2 independent witness.
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Estate Planning, Planning You might have noticed your parents, or loved ones, need more help such as the house is uncharacteristically dirty; they are not eating properly; they are having problems… Read More »