In the 21st century, we are all accustomed to finding just about anything we are looking for with a quick internet search. It can be tempting to google your medical symptoms instead of consulting a physician or rely on fill-in-the blank legal forms instead of working with an experienced attorney. To discourage you from doing the latter, the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain several of the numerous benefits of working with an estate planning attorney. What Is … [Read more...] about What Are the Benefits of Working with an Estate Planning Attorney?
Blog
When Does a Successor Trustee Take Over?
One of the most useful tools found in the average estate plan is a trust agreement. If you decide to incorporate a trust into your estate plan, you will need to appoint a Trustee. It is also wise to appoint a successor Trustee. To help you understand why appointing a successor Trustee is important, the Indianapolis trust administration attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain under what circumstances a successor Trustee might take over the administration of a trust. What Is a Trust? A trust … [Read more...] about When Does a Successor Trustee Take Over?
What You Need to Know about the Indiana Transfer on Death Property Act
For many people, the primary motivation for creating an estate plan is the desire to provide for loved ones in the event of death. Along with ensuring that your estate assets are passed down to your designated beneficiaries, a well thought out estate plan can also help make sure your beneficiaries receive those assets as soon after your death as possible. As the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain, making use of the Indiana Transfer on Death Property Act is one … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about the Indiana Transfer on Death Property Act
What Seniors Need to Know about Medicaid in Indiana
Regardless of good genes and a healthy lifestyle, we all succumb to the natural aging process eventually. For many of us, that means our healthcare expenses increase during our “Golden Years.” Although most seniors rely on Medicare to cover basic healthcare expenses, not everyone qualifies for Medicare and Medicare doesn’t cover all healthcare expenses. Consequently, there is a good chance that you (or a spouse) will need help paying for healthcare expenses as a senior. Medicaid may be able to … [Read more...] about What Seniors Need to Know about Medicaid in Indiana
What Are Some Good Estate Planning Questions to Ask Myself?
The prospect of sitting down and creating an estate plan can be daunting for many people. In fact, about half of all Americans do not have an estate plan in place, often because they find the entire concept to be intimidating. If you are ready to get started with your estate plan, but you are not sure where to start, the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft suggest that you start by asking yourself some important estate planning questions. Estate Planning Can Be … [Read more...] about What Are Some Good Estate Planning Questions to Ask Myself?
How Do I Prove Elder Abuse?
If you have an elderly parent, grandparent, or another loved one who is being cared for in a long-term care facility or by an in-home caregiver, you undoubtedly worry about the quality of the care they are receiving. If you become concerned that your loved one is being abused, that worry escalates exponentially. Before taking further steps, however, you need to confirm your suspicions. With that in mind, the Indianapolis elder law attorneys at Frank & Kraft discuss how to prove that a loved … [Read more...] about How Do I Prove Elder Abuse?
Can an Estate Plan Completely Eliminate Estate and Inheritance Taxes?
Tax avoidance is a common, and important, estate planning goal for many people. If you have not considered the need to plan for the impact of estate and inheritance taxes within your estate plan, there is no time like the present to do so. With that in mind, the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft discuss estate planning tools and strategies that can help you eliminate estate and inheritance taxes. What Are Estate Taxes? When you die you will leave behind an estate … [Read more...] about Can an Estate Plan Completely Eliminate Estate and Inheritance Taxes?
How Do I Access My Inheritance?
When a family member or loved one passes away, a period of grieving typically follows. Although the legalities of your loved one’s death may not be at the forefront of your mind during the grieving period, you may eventually focus on the fact that you were left an inheritance. How do you get the inheritance left to you though? What steps do you need to take? Who is responsible for giving you your inheritance? To try and answer some of these questions, the Indianapolis probate attorneys at Frank … [Read more...] about How Do I Access My Inheritance?
Do I Need a Pour Over Will If I Have a Trust?
You likely executed a Last Will and Testament as the foundation of your initial estate plan, relying on that Will to distribute your estate assets. Since that time, you may have decided to establish a trust agreement to serve as your primary estate planning document, now relying on that trust to distribute your assets. Nevertheless, you should still have a pour over Will in place. To better explain, the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft discuss why you still need a pour … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Pour Over Will If I Have a Trust?
Celebrate Disability Pride Month in July
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
