Divorce changes many aspects of your life, including your estate plan. Updating it ensures your wishes are followed and your assets go to the right people. Follow these steps to stay protected. Create a new will After a divorce, write a new will. Many states treat an...
In a shared custody scenario, sometimes one parent can interfere in the relationship that the other parent has with the children. They may refuse to allow communications and may cancel parenting time or shorten the other parent's time with the children despite what...
Estate planning is a near-universal concern. People from all different walks of life need to think about what may happen if their health declines or they die. Many people rush through the process of estate planning or use documents that they download from the internet...
It is very normal for people to worry about their finances when it comes to divorce. Spending years building a family and sharing resources can leave people anxious about living independently again. Especially in scenarios where one spouse left their career or put...
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...