Certain defense strategies are more common than others. Those accused of violent crimes, in particular, may respond to the charges they face with claims of self-defense. The law in Indiana reflects the common law belief that individuals have a right to protect...
One of the most important documents to include in your estate plan is an advance directive. This is where you can indicate your wishes for what types of life-prolonging treatments you’ll want continued, avoided or ended (and when) if you’re very seriously injured or...
The property that someone accumulates contributes to their standard of living and their personal wealth. When they eventually die, those assets become the property of their estate. The personal representative overseeing the probate process distributes their property...
Anyone who’s watched true crime television shows or movies has likely heard an arresting police officer read someone their rights, which are known as the Miranda rights. Understanding what these rights mean and why they’re important to the criminal justice system is...
Discussions about estate planning often center on other people. Instead of thinking about the testator drafting documents, the focus is often on how their choices may impact their family members. Much of estate planning does prioritize the legacy someone leaves when...
Spouses generally support one another both emotionally and financially. They live together, share resources and may even raise children together. People tend to make sacrifices for their families and focus on helping the people they love the most achieve their...
In Indiana, it is illegal for someone to get behind the wheel a significant amount of alcohol. The state prohibits driving when someone recognizes that alcohol has compromised their ability. It is also illegal for someone to exceed the legal limit for their blood...
Some estate plans are incredibly complex and involve a half dozen different documents or more. Other Indiana estate plans are incredibly simple and may consist of only a will. Wills are useful testamentary documents that allow people to protect their dependents and...
People thinking about the possibility of divorce in Indiana often have more questions than answers about what might happen. Most people have heard stories about terrible outcomes. People should keep in mind that how someone talks about their divorce often involves a...
There are a number of holidays in American that are typically celebrated with fireworks or noise makers. Whenever celebrating with fireworks or noise makers, it is wise to be familiar with the ordinances in your community concerning such items. For example, City...