What Is Family Business Succession Planning?
Hawkins Elder Law discusses what business succession planning entails and what you could do to avoid your business closing down abruptly if you die or become disabled unexpectedly.
Aging In Place In Indiana?
The attorneys at Hawkins Elder Law discuss what it means to age in place at home and in the community.
Should I Share My Estate Plan Details With My Family?
Hawkins Elder Law discusses whether and to what extent you should break the news about your estate plan to your family.
Three Common Estate Planning Problems Waiting To Happen
Hawkins Elder Law provides you this overview of issues you might face with family members as it relates to your estate plan.
Second Marriage Estate Planning Issues In Indiana
Hawkins Elder Law provides an overview of second marriage issues in Indiana and how to manage them with marital trusts.
Retirement And Estate Planning: What You Need To Know
Hawkins Elder Law provides an overview of retirement planning and estate planning as it relates to your finances and health care.
SECURE Act Affects Retirement Plan Beneficiaries
Hawkins Elder Law provides an overview of SECURE Act’s possible impact on your beneficiaries and what you could do if you need to make a change to your estate plan in light of the new law.
Covid-19 Raises Teachers’ Interest In Wills
Throughout the United States, a growing number of teachers are taking Covid-19 related safety precautions for the upcoming school year. For now, K-12 schools in Indiana are slated to reopen this fall without state mandates on wearing masks. Meanwhile, Covid-19 cases continue to rise, which places teachers at greater risk if in-person classes resume. Although […]
Naming Family Members As Trustees, Executors In Indiana
You might have figured out by now that you need an estate plan, which consists of things like a will, trust, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. The people who you appoint in these documents are fiduciaries – which are basically people who make important decisions on your behalf and who are responsible for acting […]
Indiana Family Caregiver Agreement
Caregiver agreements (also known as personal services contracts) in Indiana are frequently used in family situations where a son or daughter takes responsibility for caring for mom or dad often by living with them and helping them out with their daily activities. These agreements are also really important when it comes to Medicaid – a […]
