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With thoughtful advice and guidance from a qualified legal professional at every step along the way, retirees, and children of older parents, can rest assured knowing their wishes will be followed even after they are gone. White & Jocham provides estate planning, elder law, probate law, and more to clients throughout Greenfield and Indianapolis, IN. We strive to keep clients informed through our blog.
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Gift Wisely: Navigating Annual Gifting Allowances for Elders and Heirs
Leaving money or property to a child, grandchild, or other loved one is a wonderful way to support a person you care about. With that being said, there could be tax consequences. It is imperative...
From Signing to Acting: How to Choose the Right Power of Attorney
Incapacity planning is an important part of estate planning. There may come a time when you cannot reasonably handle your own financial, legal, and/or medical affairs. For this reason, a power of...
Navigating Joint Ownership in Probate: What Happens When Co-Owners Pass Away?
The Legal Information Institute explains that joint ownership is “a concept in property law that refers to the ownership of property by two or more people.” When property is jointly owned in...
The Elder Law Guide to Medicaid: Understanding Benefits and Avoiding Pitfalls
Aging is part of life. You need to have a plan in place that effectively addresses the risks and challenges that come with getting older. Among other things, that includes creating a long-term care...
Smart Planning: The Benefits of Naming Retirement Accounts and Life Insurance as Your Beneficiaries
Naming beneficiaries on retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a simple step with powerful estate planning benefits. It allows these assets to pass directly to your chosen heirs without...
Living Wills Explained: Making Informed Decisions for Future Healthcare
In Indiana, a living will—also known as a Living Will Declaration—is a legal document that allows individuals to outline their preferences regarding life-prolonging medical treatments should they...