When someone dies, the task of settling the person’s estate descends upon the personal representative. Being appointed a personal representative, or “executor,” is an honor that includes a broad range ...

For many people, estate planning sits firmly in the category of "important, but someday." It's easy to put off writing a will ...

Q: What does Indiana law say about compensation for the time an executor spends settling an estate? Is there a dollar amount per hour? A: This is a really good question. How much should a personal ...

Many estate-planning attorneys use a personal property memorandum (memo) for the disposition of personal property. It’s used when the attorney drafts a client’s will to allow the client to change ...

You don't need to pay for professional help to begin estate planning. Some steps are free, such as listing out assets and liabilities, updating beneficiaries, and creating an advanced medical ...

When families sit down with me at the Law Office of Todd Miller, LLC, to prepare an estate plan, I always ask them one simple question: "If something happened to you tomorrow, would your loved ones ...

Home Retirement Estate Planning Where There's a Will, There's a Way Your Assets Will Be Distributed as You Wish Your will is the backbone of a strong, adaptable estate plan that ensures what you leave ...

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By being as methodical as you are with your doctors, such as assessing your aptitude before your meeting, bringing key ...