Indiana Estate Planning Attorney
Tailored estate plans that secure your personal items, family, and yourself from any future crisis.
We want to help you prepare for life’s twists and turns while providing peace of mind for a lifetime.
Are your loved ones fully protected in case of the unexpected?
A fundamental goal of estate planning is ensuring your loved ones are fully protected in case of the unexpected.
By carefully crafting legal documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, you can designate advocates to help with health care choices and finances if needed and specify how your assets should be distributed.
Are the initial documents enough? Usually not.
Regularly reviewing and updating your estate plan as life circumstances change is crucial to maintaining this protection and peace of mind for your family. A general rule is to review your estate plan every three to five years.
Consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney can help you navigate the intricacies of this process and ensure that your loved ones’ well-being is safeguarded.
Contact us at (317) 579-9715 or click here to get started today.
Are your loved ones fully protected in case of the unexpected?
A fundamental goal of estate planning is ensuring your loved ones are fully protected in case of the unexpected.
By carefully crafting legal documents like wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, you can designate advocates to help with health care choices and finances if needed and specify how your assets should be distributed.
Are the initial documents enough? Usually not.
Regularly reviewing and updating your estate plan as life circumstances change is crucial to maintaining this protection and peace of mind for your family. A general rule is to review your estate plan every three to five years.
Consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney can help you navigate the intricacies of this process and ensure that your loved ones’ well-being is safeguarded.
Contact us at (317) 579-9715 or click here to get started today.
What makes up an estate plan?
An estate plan is like a pathway, guiding your assets and wishes in the right direction, even when you’re no longer there to steer.
Here are some common tools that may be used in your estate plan:
Will
A will is the blueprint that constructs your legacy's future. It shows who gets what, from your prized coin collection and the family heirlooms to your home and financial accounts. You will list the guardian in this document if you have minor children and protect older children from creditors if necessary.
Trust
A trust is like a guarded vault. Put everything into the vault, and it can be protected from creditors, probate court, lawsuits, and unwelcome family members.
Advance Directive for Health Care Decisions
This document allows you to detail your preferences regarding medical treatment and designate an advocate to help make health care decisions if you can’t.
Beneficiary Designations
Beneficiary designations allow your accounts, such as retirement savings, life insurance, or real estate, to be transferred to your loved ones without the probate court being involved after you're gone.
Financial/Business Power of Attorney
This document allows you to choose someone to make your financial choices for you when you can’t. They will be able to sign contracts, access your bank accounts, and handle property so that things will be taken care of for you. Without this document, the Court may have to appoint someone.
We’re here to provide comprehensive solutions to safeguard your nest egg and your well-being.
How to craft your unique estate plan
At Elder Law, LLC the very first step is sitting down and determining what you want.
During our discussions, we’ll ask you a series of important questions to understand your goals and needs. This helps us create a personalized estate plan that suits you perfectly.
Here are some of the questions we’ll cover:
- What are your goals and values?
- What do you want your legacy to look like?
- Have you thought about long term care planning?
- How important is it to you to avoid the probate process and court involvement?
- Are you concerned about protecting your children's inheritance from legal issues, divorces, or creditors?
- Who would you like to help you with your health care and financial/business affairs and when do you want that help?
We will explore different solutions throughout the initial consultation and choose a pathway that best fits your needs and wants. By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your estate planning options.
Contact us at (317) 579-9715 or click here to get started today.
How to craft your unique estate plan
At Elder Law, LLC the very first step is sitting down and determining what you want.
During our discussions, we’ll ask you a series of important questions to understand your goals and needs. This helps us create a personalized estate plan that suits you perfectly.
Here are some of the questions we’ll cover:
- What are your goals and values?
- What do you want your legacy to look like?
- Have you thought about long term care planning?
- How important is it to you to avoid the probate process and court involvement?
- Are you concerned about protecting your children's inheritance from legal issues, divorces, or creditors?
- Who would you like to help you with your health care and financial/business affairs and when do you want that help?
We will explore different solutions throughout the initial consultation and choose a pathway that best fits your needs and wants. By the end, you’ll have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your estate planning options.
Contact us at (317) 579-9715 or click here to get started today.
How can I protect my assets and ease the burden on my family when I am gone?
This is an important question because, without a plan, family members can easily feel confused and overwhelmed.
Estate planning is a pathway for your loved ones to follow when they have no idea where to go. It provides for a smooth transition of assets and avoids the possible pitfalls.
Sherri Elder knows how important your loved ones are to you.
She also knows how hard you work for what you have and that you want to ensure it stays with the family.
Since you are visiting this site, you may wonder:
- What's the smartest way to give my house to my kids without problems?
- How can I ensure my money and property remain in my family?
- How can I keep my personal matters private?
- Is there a way to skip the legal process in court when I'm gone?
- I’m afraid my child or grandchild will spend his or her inheritance unwisely. Is there a way to protect their inheritance from creditors?
We can answer all these questions and more.
Imagine how empowered you will be when you know you have control over your financial legacy and your belongings and family are safe and protected.
Let’s create a plan together today!
At Elder Law, LLC, we assist families, seniors, and their loved ones in creating a plan to protect and preserve their legacy.
Call us at (317) 579-9715 to schedule a free consultation.
Estate planning isn’t just dictating who gets what.
Estate planning can protect you in the here and now, and protect your family after you pass.
Protect yourself
Estate planning allows you to specify your wishes about who will advocate for you when needed instead of a court deciding.
This will enable you to control your healthcare and business affairs, even if you can't make choices for yourself.
Protect Your Family
Estate planning ensures your loved ones are cared for when you're not around.
It helps alleviate your family’s stress by providing a pathway for them to follow after you are gone.
Protect Your Estate
By planning your estate, you can reduce the amount of money that might go to creditors after you pass away.
This allows you to leave more for your family.
Protect From Probate
Estate planning can help your family avoid the costly legal process known as probate.
It will make it easier for your loved ones to access your assets and keep your affairs private once you pass.
Do not delay protecting your estate today.
Your family and your future deserve a life without unnecessary confusion and stress.
We understand your love for them; that’s why we’re here.
Allow us to offer you peace of mind and protection from the consequences of not planning ahead. We’re committed to being your lifelong partner in this journey.
