Decisions relating to a parent’s care can often spur conflict among siblings. If you find yourself in a situation where you and your siblings appear unable to agree on medical treatment or an overall care plan for your parent, what can you do? Are there any practical options that might help? What legal options do you have if a resolution becomes impossible? To help answer some of these questions, an Indianapolis elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft discusses what happens if siblings cannot … [Read more...] about What Happens If Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care?
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Leaving a Legacy of Charity
For some people, philanthropy is part of their everyday life. If you are one of those people, you may also wish to continue your charitable gifting after you are gone. With that in mind, an Indianapolis estate planning attorney at Frank & Kraft explains how you can incorporate charitable gifting into your estate plan. Passing Down Your Legacy through Charitable Gifts If philanthropy is part of your deeply held belief system, why not make it part of the legacy you hand down to your … [Read more...] about Leaving a Legacy of Charity
Estate Taxes Made Easy
Protecting your estate assets to ensure they are available to pass down at the end of your life should be an important consideration in any comprehensive estate plan. One of the biggest potential threats to your estate assets occurs just after your death in the form of federal gift and estate assets. An Indianapolis estate planning attorney at Frank & Kraft federal gift and estate assets for those who are unfamiliar with how the tax is levied and collected. What Happens after Your … [Read more...] about Estate Taxes Made Easy
LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Remains Necessary
Members of the LGBT community and their supporters have finally achieved some tangible results in their battle for equality in recent years. Does that mean that the heightened need for estate planning is no longer applicable to members of the LGBTQ+ community? Not necessarily. While the recent victories are cause for rejoicing, estate planning remains important for members of the LGBTQ+ community according to the Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft. Recent LGBT … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Remains Necessary
What Are the Alternatives to Entering a Nursing Home?
One of the many consequences of the elderly population explosion is the corresponding increase in the need for healthcare services aimed at seniors. Specifically, the need for long-term care has increased dramatically in recent years. Most seniors, however, would prefer to put off, if not avoid completely, the need for nursing home care. Fortunately, as the Indianapolis elder law attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain, there are alternatives to a nursing home for those seniors who … [Read more...] about What Are the Alternatives to Entering a Nursing Home?
How Will My Age at Retirement Affect My Social Security Benefits?
For millions of Americans, Social Security retirement benefits will play a significant role in their retirement planning budget. If you are one of those, you may be wondering at what age you should retire and start accepting your benefits. Because it does matter, the Indianapolis retirement planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain how the age at which you begin accepting Social Security retirement benefits impacts your benefit amount. The Social Security Retirement System Throughout … [Read more...] about How Will My Age at Retirement Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Do I Have Rights as the Beneficiary of a Trust?
If you are a beneficiary of a trust, you are dependent on the Trustee to administer the trust properly in accordance with the terms as set forth in the trust agreement. Most of the time, the beneficiaries of a trust receive their distributions as planned without any serious problems; however, it is possible for problems to occur during the administration of a trust. If you are a beneficiary of a trust, an Indianapolis estate planning attorney at Frank & Kraft explains your rights. Trust … [Read more...] about Do I Have Rights as the Beneficiary of a Trust?
Should I Use a Last Will or a Living Trust to Distribute My Estate?
A Last Will and Testament is traditionally used to distribute estate assets in a simple estate plan. If your estate plan still uses a Will for its foundation, it might be time to consider another option – a trust. A trust can also be used to distribute estate assets after your death; however, a trust can also be used to help achieve a multitude of additional estate planning goals in the meantime. An Indianapolis estate planning attorney at Frank & Kraft discussing the use of a Will or a … [Read more...] about Should I Use a Last Will or a Living Trust to Distribute My Estate?
The Hidden Value in Your Life Insurance
Like many of today’s seniors, you may be struggling to pay your bills with just a meager fixed income despite having worked hard all your life. What you may not realize is that you may have a hidden asset that can help. That life insurance policy you have been paying premiums on for years, even decades, may be more valuable to you than you realize. The Indianapolis estate planning attorneys at Frank & Kraft explain the hidden value in your life insurance. Do You Own a Life Insurance … [Read more...] about The Hidden Value in Your Life Insurance
Does My Parent Need a Geriatric Care Manager?
Trying to balance your own life while providing care for an aging parent can be difficult and exhausting. Navigating the various government programs and services, managing your time, and making sure your immediate family doesn’t suffer can seem like an impossible task. Working with a Geriatric Care Manager may be the solution to your problem. An Indianapolis elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft explains how a Geriatric Care Manager may be able to help you and your parent. The Truth … [Read more...] about Does My Parent Need a Geriatric Care Manager?
