Indiana Family Law and Estate Planning, Explained in Plain English
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What Does a Guardian Ad Litem Do in an Indiana Custody Case?
Few aspects of a custody case create as many questions as the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as a GAL. Parents frequently worry that a Guardian ad Litem is "taking sides" or deciding who should win the case. In reality, the role is much more specific.
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Wills, Trusts and Probate in Indiana
What every Indiana adult should have in place, and the situations that call for something more than a simple will.
Indiana Estate Planning for Young Families: Guardians, Trustees, and Life Insurance
Young families in Hamilton County may assume estate planning can wait. In reality, parents of minor children have urgent planning needs to protect care and finances, and an estate plan ensures your values guide those outcomes.
Indiana Small Estate Affidavits for Estates Under the $100,000 Threshold
Losing a loved one is hard enough without court delays. Indiana gives families a faster option when the estate is modest. If the total probate estate is $100,000 or less, and enough time has passed, many families can use an Indiana small estate affidavit to collect property without opening a full probate.
Indiana Estate Planning in 2026: What Families Should Do Before the Federal Exemption Changes
Federal estate tax exemptions rise to $15 million per person in 2026, now is the time for families to review wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and gifting strategies to make the most of the new limits.
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