If you are thinking ahead about retirement, it is a good idea to talk with Indianapolis elder law attorneys. At Frank & Kraft, our experienced legal team can help you to take steps to ensure that you have as much financial security as possible during your golden years. You should reach out to us as soon as possible in your career so we can provide you with advice appropriate to the life stage you're currently in. Making advance plans to prepare for retirement is key … [Read more...] about How Indianapolis Elder Law Attorneys Help You Prepare for Retirement Security
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Do you Need To Go Through Probate If There is a Will?
Understanding the laws applicable to wills and probate is very important both when you are making an estate plan and when your loved one has passed away. It is especially essential to know that when assets are left to heirs or beneficiaries in a will, those assets typically must pass through the probate process. The probate process can be a time consuming and costly one, so those who are going through probate should make certain they're represented by … [Read more...] about Do you Need To Go Through Probate If There is a Will?
What Are The Rules of Intestacy?
If you do not put plans in place for who inherits after your death, the rules of intestacy apply. You may not want intestacy law to determine who inherits your money and property because you may have different plans for how your wealth should be distributed after you have died. Unfortunately, unless you make an estate plan that includes at least a last will and testament so you can make your preferences known, intestacy law may govern what happens to the money and property … [Read more...] about What Are The Rules of Intestacy?
Fast Facts About Indianapolis Probate
Indianapolis probate needs to take place after most deaths. If you are planning ahead for what happens after you pass away, you need to know about Indianapolis probate. If your loved one has died, you also need to know about the probate process so you are fully prepared for what you can expect after the death has occurred. Frank & Kraft can help. We know the ins-and-outs of probate law and we can provide representation during the estate planning process to help you … [Read more...] about Fast Facts About Indianapolis Probate
How Does a Veteran Qualify for Aid and Attendance?
A veterans benefits attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide personalized assistance to veterans and their families in taking steps to qualify for aid & attendance benefits. Veterans may be entitled to receive many important benefits as they age as a result of their selfless service. Many of these benefits can be invaluable to aging veterans who may need costly care when they develop age-related disabilities or become hurt or sick. Navigating the VA system to obtain … [Read more...] about How Does a Veteran Qualify for Aid and Attendance?
How Indianapolis Elder Law Lawyers Help You Prepare for the Future
Indianapolis elder law lawyers at Frank & Kraft can help you to make the type of plans you need to have a more secure future. No matter what your age or family situation, it is important that you use legal tools effectively to protect yourself and your loved ones. You want to put plans in place before it is too late and you lose control over your ability to leave the legacy that you desire. Frank & Kraft is here to help. We will work with you to customize a plan … [Read more...] about How Indianapolis Elder Law Lawyers Help You Prepare for the Future
90-Year-Old Loses Thousands in Phone Scam
An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide insight into the issue seniors face as they get older. One issue is that many seniors face a big risk of financial loss. This risk could come from many different sources. Seniors may need costly nursing home care that they end up having to pay for out-of-pocket if they do not have a Medicaid plan to get care covered; they could experience high healthcare bills that eat into their nest egg; or they could end up being victimized … [Read more...] about 90-Year-Old Loses Thousands in Phone Scam
How Should You Talk to Your Parents About Moving to a Nursing Home?
Indianapolis Medicaid lawyers help people to get prepared in case they need to move to a nursing home. It's important to think in advance about what will happen if nursing home care becomes necessary and to take steps to ensure that you'll get high quality care in a good facility. You also need to consider how to pay for your care, because Medicare and most private insurance won't cover it. Medicaid does pay the bills for nursing home care when other insurance won't, but … [Read more...] about How Should You Talk to Your Parents About Moving to a Nursing Home?
Family Business Succession Planning Best Practices
If you have a company that you have built up and that you hope to pass down to future generations, it is very important that you understand family business succession planning best practices. You do not want to make mistakes that could jeopardize or undermine the easily and effective transfer of your company to new owners as problems could potentially harm the ability of the next generation to continue the success of the company. Frank & Kraft can provide you with … [Read more...] about Family Business Succession Planning Best Practices
What Does a Living Trust Do For You?
Indianapolis living trust attorneys can provide you with help creating a living trust. There are many reasons why you should create this type of trust but unfortunately many people who could benefit from having one do not realize the benefits that these trusts can offer. Frank & Kraft can provide guidance on what a living trust can do for you and can help you with the process of creating a living trust so you can get the advantages of this trust type. You should make … [Read more...] about What Does a Living Trust Do For You?
