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A strange, and often disconcerting, thing sometimes happens as you get older. The parent-child relationship you have always had with your parents begins to reverse itself. From childhood well into middle age, your parents cared for you, provided you with advice and guidance, and acted as your financial cushion when you needed it. If your parents are now well into their “Golden Years,” however, you may find yourself providing the care, guidance, and financial support to your parents as they … [Read more...] about 6 Mistakes to Avoid Making When Managing the Affairs of Your Parents

Experts predict that by 2050 the number of older Americans (65 and older) will surpass the number of younger Americans (21 and younger) for the first time in history. Currently, there are over 50 million people providing unpaid care to a family member or loved one in the United States. If you are one of them, your caregiving undoubtedly affects you and your immediate family in a variety of ways. It is you, and others like you, who are celebrated during National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) to … [Read more...] about Honoring a Caregiver for National Family Caregivers Month

No one enjoys thinking about the reality of their own eventual death; however, it is just that – a reality. What can be even harder sometimes is thinking about how your loved ones, specifically your children, will handle your death. Even if they are grown adults well into middle age or beyond, your death will have an emotional impact on your children. In addition, they will likely be responsible for handling your affairs after you pass away. To make that easier for them, an Indianapolis attorney … [Read more...] about How to Make Things Easier for Your Children After Your Death

More than six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and that number is expected to double by 2050. The odds are good that you or someone close to you will develop Alzheimer’s during your lifetime. Knowing that, it makes sense to learn what you can about the disease. To help you get started, an Indianapolis attorney at Frank & Kraft discusses coping strategies for patients and caregivers living with Alzheimer’s disease. What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Although … [Read more...] about Living with Alzheimer’s: Coping Strategies for Patients and Caregivers

July is celebrated worldwide as Disability Pride Month. For disabled adults and parents of children with special needs, Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to learn, educate, and celebrate what makes each person living with a disability unique. To get you started, the Indianapolis special needs planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft offer some suggestions for how to celebrate Disability Pride Month in July. History of Disability Pride Month Disability Pride Month can trace its roots … [Read more...] about Celebrate Disability Pride Month in July

While members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their supporters have celebrated several important legal victories in recent years (such as the right to marry), there is still work to be done to create true equality. In the meantime, the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft offer suggestions for celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Indiana this June. History of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month LGBTQIA+ History Month is celebrated every October while LGBTQIA+ Pride Month takes place … [Read more...] about LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Indiana

As we age, we eventually experience the physical and/or mental deterioration that goes along with the natural aging process. For one in three women and one in five men that means osteoporosis. The Indianapolis elder law attorneys at Frank & Kraft help you to understand what you need to know about osteoporosis. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. Our bones are living tissue and … [Read more...] about Understanding Osteoporosis

As much as we all try not to admit it, when a loved one passes away we often anticipate receiving some type of inheritance. In fact, conflicts and discord often erupt because of the way in which a decedent chose to dispose of his/her estate. It may surprise you then to find yourself in a position one day where you don’t want an inheritance left to you – but it happens more often than you may realize. Rejecting an inheritance, however, is more complicated than it sounds as the Indianapolis estate … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If I Don’t Want My Inheritance?

Eight Things You Need to Know About Taxation and Estate Planning from Paul Kraft If you leave inheritances to your loved ones, they will not be required to report the bequests as income for regular income tax purposes Capital Gains Taxes. Learn more about eight things you need to know about taxation and estate planning in this presentation. … [Read more...] about Eight Things You Need to Know About Taxation and Estate Planning