Indianapolis probate lawyers can provide invaluable help with the probate process. Many people know that probate is necessary after someone passes away, but are not certain exactly what this process entails or how it will work in their situation. Coping with the legalities and technicalities of the probate process after a death can be difficult during a time of grief, so all those who are involved with the probate process should make certain they are represented by an experienced attorney who … [Read more...]
How Indianapolis Living Trust Lawyers Help You Prepare in Case of Incapacity
Indianapolis living trust lawyers provide help in planning ahead in case of incapacity. Illness or an accident could leave you incapacitated and unable to manage your own affairs. When this happens, it is helpful to have a plan in place to ensure that someone you trust will immediately begin to take control over your money and property. Frank & Kraft can work with you to identify the right tools to use to plan ahead for incapacity. While advanced directives and a power of attorney can be … [Read more...]
How Much Will Seniors Need to Pay for Medical Costs During Retirement?
Indianapolis Medicaid lawyers work hard to help ensure every senior is able to afford the costs of care that he needs as age and illness impact his health. Unfortunately, many people believe that they will not need to worry about the costs of care during their golden years because they erroneously assume Medicare will cover everything they need. The reality is that Medicare is not nearly as comprehensive of a program as people think it is, and seniors could still be left with very substantial … [Read more...]
When Can You Contest a Will?
Indianapolis probate lawyers provide assistance during the probate process. The probate process is the process by which the estate of a deceased person (decedent) is settled. All legal matters related to the estate must be resolved, and a determination must be made on who should inherit the money and property that the decedent left behind. When a will was created, the will is probated and the provisions of the will control who inherits-- in most cases. Sometimes, however, the probate … [Read more...]
Why is Nursing Home Planning So Important?
Indianapolis nursing home attorneys can provide help with making a nursing home plan. Making a plan is important not only for people who believe that the need for nursing home care is imminent, but also for people who may some day need to get care in a nursing home environment. Frank & Kraft will work with individuals and families to determine both if a nursing home plan is needed and to determine what legal tools should be used in the creation of a plan. It is best to make your plans … [Read more...]
How Do You Know if a Trust is Right for You?
An Indianapolis trust lawyer can assist you in determining if creating a trust is the best approach for accomplishing your estate planning or asset protection goals. Trusts are a powerful legal tool that can assist you in more easily transferring assets to loved ones and that can provide protection for your assets both during your life and after you death. Unfortunately, many people misunderstand what trusts can do and how they work. It is a common misconception that trusts are only for wealthy … [Read more...]
Five Tools You Can use in Your Estate Plan
Indianapolis estate planning lawyers can assist you in creating an estate plan that accomplishes the specific goals you have for your legacy. Many people are unaware of all of the different tools that they could use in a comprehensive estate plan and, as a result, they don't make the most effective plan. You should learn about the different options available to ensure that you have put the right legal tools in place to protect your family and your assets. The best way to make sure that your … [Read more...]
When Should You Talk with Indianapolis Medicaid Attorneys?
Indianapolis Medicaid attorneys can assist you with qualifying for Medicaid coverage in situations when healthcare becomes too expensive or if you need nursing home care and cannot pay for the care. Many seniors come to rely on Medicaid as they get older, because Medicare is not as comprehensive as people think it is before they begin to receive coverage though Medicare. Medicaid is also one of the only ways to pay for nursing home care, which is very costly and which Wall Street Journal … [Read more...]
Three Mistakes Indianapolis Trust Attorneys Help You Avoid
Trust are a versatile and important estate planning and asset protection tool that Indianapolis trust attorneys can help you to use effectively. Trusts can actually be used to accomplish many different goals, including keeping wealth safe during the course of your life as well as making certain that your heirs or beneficiaries do not end up losing their inheritance due to taxes, irresponsible spending, or a wide variety of other factors. Frank & Kraft can provide you with help in … [Read more...]
The Executor of a Will Should have These Qualities
If you are in the process of creating a will, it won’t be long before you need to answer this question: who will you choose as the executor?Of course, if you’ve created this legal arrangement in the past, you’ve already made this decision. In some cases, even if you already have an executor in place, you may need to make a change. For example, this is necessary in the event that your original executor is no longer able to perform the duties required of him or her.The executor of a will … [Read more...]
