Early in my legal career a person’s Last Will and Testament dictated where a person’s estate would go to and who was in charge. Today, a Last Will and Testament is still important … Read More »
Category: Planning
Bank account ownership in Indiana
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Estate Administration / Probate, Planning There are different ways to handle bank accounts for estate planning purposes. If a client merely adds a Payable on Death (“POD”) designation on a bank/credit union account … Read More »
What is a pooled special needs trust?
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Planning, Trust & Wills A pooled special needs trust is a “pooled” trust combining the assets of many individuals with each disabled beneficiary having a separate sub-trust. The pooled trust is run by non-profit organizations. … Read More »
My Loved One Needs Nursing Home Care
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Planning The difficult decision has been made to move forward with nursing home placement for your loved one. Once a suitable nursing home has been chosen based on your visitation of facilities and reviews… Read More »
Avoiding Probate Just Got Easier
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Estate Administration / Probate, Planning, Trust & Wills To avoid a formal estate in the Court system, before July 1, 2022, the probate estate of the decedent must have been less than $50,000 less liens, encumbrances, and funeral expenses. … Read More »