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Estate planning can be difficult in the best of situations. If you have a special needs trust for a child, this planning can get to be even more complex. Unfortunately, many people fail to plan properly – and they pay the price. A recent article in Kiplinger details how a special needs trust for a...

There are several legal complications associated with getting divorced and those involving personal finances can cause a great deal of stress between divorcing spouses. By planning ahead, however, you can avoid losing certain assets, including your retirement. USA Today offers several ways you can safeguard your assets in the event of a divorce. Post-divorce budget Knowing...

Make no mistake about it: trusts aren't only for the wealthy. Anyone can benefit from having a trust. Unfortunately, many people fail to see the benefit of estate planning until it's too late. For those who do recognize the benefits, last wills are often established in order to pass property and assets along to a...

If you’re like many single parents in Indiana, estate planning may be one of the last things on your mind. You have a myriad of obligations you regularly meet and may have little time to consider your estate planning options. Even then, estate planning can seem complex and overwhelming. An article by financial magazine Kiplinger...

Poverty is a struggle that many families throughout Indiana face – with some parents having to work more than one job in order to provide for their children and make ends meet. Sadly, many families living in poverty have found themselves entangled with the child welfare system. In some cases, poor parents are unjustly targeted...

Have you ever thought about your wishes for when you die or if you’re in a state in which you’re unable to make decisions? What would happen to your assets? Who would make your healthcare decisions on your behalf? These questions can be daunting for many people. For some, it may not seem like a...

Whether a death in the family occurred or a loved one was admitted to a nursing home, inheriting real estate can be a boon -- or a bummer --if it's property you didn't want or weren't expecting to get. Typically, you have three options with inherited property: you can live in it, rent it, or...

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is an emerging product that has become widely available in many states. It has been used to treat a slew of conditions and illness including anxiety, depression, and heart disease. Last year, Indiana become one of those states. Residents of the Hoosier State can now purchase CBD products if they contain no...

Incarceration of a parent can obviously be damaging to children, giving them a sense of abandonment and isolation. The impact can result in life-long anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. It's a monumental problem in our state. Indiana currently has the second highest rate of incarcerated parents in the nation, just behind Kentucky. Roughly 11 percent...

If you have assets, you may have considered setting up a trust. A trust can ensure that your money is distributed the way you'd like it to be long after you're gone. The trust may benefit your children, grandchildren or any other loved ones. When you set up a trust, you will need to select...