When most people think about estate planning, their thoughts immediately jump to the creation of a will. Trusts, if they are thought about at all, are usually considered a tool for the wealthy. You might believe that there’s no way you could benefit from the creation...
When you adopt a child, it is an exciting and joyful experience. However, it does involve a detailed process, and that can be intimidating. The exact preparation you need to go through to adopt a child can vary depending on the type of adoption you choose, e.g.,...
Having made the decision to divorce, you likely feel overwhelmed. It may seem that everybody understands the process but you. If you approach divorce with the proper mindset you will do well. Become organized, attend to the priorities, and know you are equal to...
Indiana treats operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol as a serious crime. Even for a first offense, you could receive up to a year in jail for a conviction along with other penalties. Before facing a court date for an Indiana OWI charge,...
The probate process is not a painful one, but it is a necessary step in estate administration. It is the reviewing of a decedent’s will and where the estate settlement occurs. Details spill out and grievances aired in a several months-long process. And it can be...
In divorce cases, it is common for each parent to want to maintain a similar relationship with their children as there was before the divorce. A divorce can be jarring and emotionally intense for young children and teenagers. To soften the effects of the divorce on...
Being arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) can be traumatizing. You might be handcuffed and spend time in jail. Your car could be impounded, license suspended. Suddenly your criminal record and financial security are at stake....
You have only ever wanted your children to be happy and healthy. However, going through a divorce, their feelings and well-being concern you. You may believe if they were to live with you, they would remain the active and carefree children you have always known. ...
Your father died suddenly. No one was expecting it. Just one day, he was gone. You take it upon yourself to go through his legal papers but, having spoken with your mother, realize that he did not make a will. Without a will, you fear your family will start arguing...
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