On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Feb 14, 2020 | Estates
Indiana parents who are creating trusts for their children in which they name one of them as trustee may want to also appoint a protector. This is someone, often a sibling, who can step in and take over the trust if there is a threat, such as a lawsuit. A trust can...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Dec 6, 2019 | Estates
Indiana residents may benefit from understanding why some estates wind up the subject of a court battle. Whether you want to avoid it for your loved ones or you find yourself in a contested estate situation, it is helpful knowing common reasons why some estates create...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Sep 4, 2019 | Estates
When the executor of a deceased person’s Indiana estate contacts beneficiaries to begin distributing property according to the directions in the will, the outcome could be surprising. A disappointed family member may believe that the will’s instructions do not reflect...
On behalf of Smith, Carrillo & Reeder | Jun 22, 2019 | Estates
If your elderly parent does not have an estate plan in place that includes powers of attorney, health care representatives, advance directives or other end-of-life care plans, he or she may require a guardian. In Indiana, the court appoints a guardian when an...
