An elder law attorney at Frank & Kraft can provide you with invaluable advice if you are diagnosed with a serious condition such as Alzheimer's or if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, any type of dementia, or any progressive condition. Being a caregiver and being a patient can both be stressful, but it is imperative that you have the right plans in place and make effective use of legal tools to enrich quality of life, protect your … [Read more...] about New Facebook App to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Blog
What Types of LGBT Estate Planning Issues Could LGBT Individuals Face?
For a long time, there were many complicated LGBT estate planning issues that needed to be addressed because LGBT individuals were not allowed to marry the person who they loved. This created substantial complications for many reasons. A life partner was often unable to make medical decisions on behalf of an incapacitated loved one, and assets could not easily be transferred from one life partner to the other without the risk of incurring estate tax when an estate was large. And these … [Read more...] about What Types of LGBT Estate Planning Issues Could LGBT Individuals Face?
Why Should You Contest a Will?
There are certain circumstances when you may decide that you need to contest a will. Contesting a will is a very serious decision to make, and there are many legal steps involved if you want to successfully argue that a will should not be probated because it does not accurately reflect the wishes of the deceased. If you are considering contesting a will, it is a good idea to talk with an experienced attorney first. Frank & Kraft can provide you with insight into the … [Read more...] about Why Should You Contest a Will?
What Kinds of Steps Should You Take After Receiving an Inheritance?
Carmel inheritance planning attorneys can provide you with personalized advice after you have received an inheritance. You will need to make certain that you understand your rights as one of the heirs or beneficiaries who inherits when someone passes on. An attorney can guide you through the process of receiving an inheritance and making smart decisions about what you should do to protect the money or property that your loved one has left to you. Frank & Kraft has extensive … [Read more...] about What Kinds of Steps Should You Take After Receiving an Inheritance?
Why Would You Want to Avoid Carmel Probate?
The Carmel probate process takes place after most deaths. However, there are circumstance where probate could be avoided if the deceased made plans in advance so probate would not be necessary. There are many reasons why you might wish to make these plans so your heirs or beneficiaries can avoid probate. And, if you stand to inherit, there are also many reasons why you would likely prefer to avoid probate if you do not have to go through this process. Frank & Kraft can provide … [Read more...] about Why Would You Want to Avoid Carmel Probate?
What Does a Trust Administrator Do?
If you have been chosen to serve as a trust administrator, you need to be aware that you will have some very substantial obligations if you decide to fulfill this role. A trust creator may select you as a trust administrator and if you agree to administer the trust, you will be responsible for managing trust assets and facilitating the transfer of assets during the trust administration process after a death. Frank & Kraft can provide you with help understanding what … [Read more...] about What Does a Trust Administrator Do?
How Can Indianapolis Estate Planning Lawyers Help You Make Sure Minor Children are Provided For?
Indianapolis estate planning lawyers can provide you with help if you are a parent or other caregiver of young children. It is imperative that you put plans in place in order to ensure that your children are cared for if something should happen to you and you become unable to raise them into adulthood. Frank & Kraft can help you to address the key issues that matter when it comes to making sure that you provide stability and security for children in the event that something happens … [Read more...] about How Can Indianapolis Estate Planning Lawyers Help You Make Sure Minor Children are Provided For?
The Importance of Indianapolis Pet Planning
Indianapolis pet planning is very important if you are a pet owner. Your animals depend upon you for their safety and their security, just as other family members do. You owe it to your pets to make sure that they are safe and provided for if something should happen to you and you become unable to care for them. Frank & Kraft can provide you with assistance with the Indianapolis pet planning process. We can help you to make a pet plan as part of a comprehensive estate plan that … [Read more...] about The Importance of Indianapolis Pet Planning
What Are the Benefits of Investing in an IRA for Retirement?
An Indianapolis elder law attorney can provide you with help in making plans for the most secure retirement possible. Many people are scared that they will not have enough income for retirement, and rightly so. Social Security does not provide enough money to live on, and far too few people approaching retirement have too little savings. That is why it is so important for you to make advanced plans and work with an Indianapolis elder law attorney throughout your life to create a comprehensive … [Read more...] about What Are the Benefits of Investing in an IRA for Retirement?
Do You have to Go to Court During the Indianapolis Trust Administration Process?
The Indianapolis trust administration process is a process by which assets can transfer after the death of their owner. In most situations, it is possible to entirely avoid the probate process if you create a comprehensive estate plan that includes a trust and that allows assets to transfer through trust administration. This is a major benefit for many reasons, including the fact that avoiding probate can save money and time. Avoiding probate can also allow you to avoid going … [Read more...] about Do You have to Go to Court During the Indianapolis Trust Administration Process?
