Our Healthcare Advance Directives Preference

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Hawkins Elder Law.

What is a living will’s purpose, and does it serve that purpose well? In this article, we’ll explain living wills and why the reasons behind our healthcare advance directives preference.

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Updating Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Hawkins Elder Law.

If you haven’t reviewed your insurance coverage lately, you might find yourself out in the cold without enough to replace your home after a fire or storm. This article explains the need for updating homeowner’s insurance coverage and issues you might have overlooked.

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Opening Online Accounts: Your Guide to Managing Finances

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Hawkins Elder Law.

In today’s digital age, managing your money through online accounts is not just convenient; it’s smart! Whether it’s shares of stock through CompuServe, life insurance policies, annuities, investments, or banking, going online makes it easier for you. Let’s break it down so you can see how easy and beneficial it can be. Why Should You […]

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POD AND TOD PITFALLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Hawkins Elder Law.

Did you know that Hoosiers can cause their money and property to pass after death to their family members through pay on death (POD) and transfer on death (TOD) arrangements? This Article explains POD and TOD ownership and the POD and TOD pitfalls and opportunities. POD and TOD Beneficiary Designations Indiana’s Transfer on Death Property […]

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JOINT TENANTS (JTEN) AND HIDDEN JTEN HEADACHES AND HEARTACHES

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Hawkins Elder Law.

Does your name appear with someone on a bank or investment account? If so, you and the other people may be joint tenants with rights of survivorship (JTEN). Indiana law refers to people sharing a JTEN account as “parties.” This article discusses why people make JTEN accounts and some hidden JTEN headaches and heartaches. WHY […]

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Convert to Digital Savings Bonds: It’s Easy and Safe

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Hawkins Elder Law.

If you have paper US Savings bonds, it’s a smart move to convert to digital savings bonds. It makes managing your savings easier now and simplifies things for your family later.

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Organizing Records and Information for Estate Planning

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Hawkins Elder Law.

Estate planning is an essential but complex process, encompassing various financial, legal, and personal decisions. Organizing records and information properly can make this process smoother and more efficient. This article offers tips and links to helpful checklists to prepare for estate planning.

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Buying Life Insurance For Children?

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Hawkins Elder Law.

Is children’s life insurance a smart investment for your family? As we previously wrote in the Hawkins Elder Law Blog (https://www.hawkinselderlaw.com/why-should-you-buy-insurance/), a life policy is an important safety net for some people. However, this article explains why life insurance for children may be a poor investment. Life Insurance Purpose and Investment Performance Life Insurance Purpose […]

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Why Should You Buy Insurance?

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Hawkins Elder Law.

Why buy insurance? What kinds of insurance do you need? This Article discusses homeowner’s, automobile, and life insurance and why you might need some. Homeowner’s Insurance Homeowner’s insurance protects homeowners against financial loss from damage to their property or liability claims made against them. The protection covers losses or damages caused by theft, fire, vandalism, […]

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What Income Qualifies You For Medicaid?

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Hawkins Elder Law.

If you want Medicaid to cover things like expensive nursing home bills in Indiana, then you’ll need to show that you qualify.

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