WHY IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO TAKE ACTION ON
ESTATE PLANNING OR ESTATE ADMINISTRATION?
If you have family, or assets of any kind, estate planning is critical. Without a legally sound plan in place, all sorts of problems arise, such as:
- Your wealth could go to unintended beneficiaries
- The state will determine who will become the new guardians for minor children
- Beneficiaries could suffer an enormous tax burden
Estate administration is difficult by nature. Emotions are high and everyone involved is trying to sort through ensuring their loved one's wishes are carried out, while also trying to make sure their own rights are protected. You'll want an estate administration attorney involved in the following scenarios:
- The executor is unfamiliar with probate procedure, and would like support through the process of navigating estate administration
- The estate is large, with a complicated combination of assets and debts, or the estate contains a business
- The estate does not have enough assets to cover its debts
- There is discord in the family of any kind with regards to the will
DON'T WAIT. GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED NOW.
Both estate planning and estate administration are generally uncomfortable processes. With the right lawyer, we can ease the burden of difficult decisions. If you are feeling unsure about the next steps, please reach out to one of our team members. Our estate planning attorneys handle all estate planning and estate administration cases with a great amount of care, compassion, and - most importantly - diligence.
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HOW TO GET STARTED
Our estate planning attorneys expertly handle all aspects of your estate, whether you are in need of creating an estate plan, or you'd like support in estate administration. Here's what our process looks like:
Our team makes estate planning easy for you. Together, we will sit down and learn about you, your assets, and your wishes. Once we know your case well, depending on your needs, we will take some of the following steps:
- We'll answer any questions you have about trusts, trustees, executors, powers of attorney, and more.
- We'll outline a will that clearly lays out how you intend to distribute your assets.
- We will set up powers of attorney that will define how decisions will be made if you can't make them yourself.
- We will make health care declarations that guide your loved ones' decisions
- We will set up trust agreements for large estates with specific needs
There are a variety of reasons past clients reached out to us with regards to estate administration. Here are some of the ways we help:
- We help executors who don't want to deal with the time-consuming and complicated work of tending to a loved one's estate in a time of grief.
- We fight for the rights of family members who would like to contest a will or the validity of a will after a death in the family.
- We provide legal help for family members who are facing lawsuits during the execution of a loved one's estate.
- We help you check all of the legal boxes as you manage an estate of a family member.
- We help you optimize remaining assets and do everything we can to decrease tax burden for beneficiaries.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! If you have a family or if you have assets of any kind, you urgently need a will. Not only will it ensure your minor children are cared for, it also ensures that your beneficiaries would be well taken care if the unthinkable were to happen.
Unfortunately, if you were to pass away without leaving behind a will, the State of Indiana would make all decisions with regard to your estate. Even the guardianship of minor children is left to the judgement of the state.
Probate is a legal process that takes place when someone dies. This process acknowledges the will and appoints a representative or executor to make sure all matters of the estate are managed, distributed, etc.
Yes. Our team will make sure all of your legal boxes are checked with regard to any issues that could arise if you passed away. That means we will want to take the time to make some difficult decisions about who will make decisions with regard to your health if you cannot.
When a loved one passes away, the process of administering that person's estate begins. If your loved one had a will, they would have appointed an executor, who will be responsible for making sure all components of the estate administration are handled in good faith. Navigating this process without a lawyer is extremely difficult. If a loved one has passed away, you can make the process easier by connecting with our team for a free consultation so we can help you make the right moves.
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ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION IN INDIANA
Did you know that estate planning and administration laws can vary from state to state?
Indiana is our specialty when it comes to estate planning and administration services. There are many nuances to be aware of that differ from state to state, so you will want to work with estate planning attorneys who are intimately familiar with our state's laws. From who will be in charge of your minor children, to unique parameters for out-of-state executors, to the number of witnesses you need, the rules in Indiana aren't precisely the same as other states. When you work with BOC, you'll have peace of mind that all of the pieces are in place.
TRUST THE RIGHT TEAM
When it comes the important matter of planning or administering an estate, you'll want the best legal team on your side.
Thoughtful & Caring Advisors
In addition to a legal powerhouse, you’ll want your estate planning or administration lawyer to provide thoughtful and caring support. In the estate planning process, this means providing thorough insights and advice. During state administration, this means providing support and care as you navigate the difficult process of carrying out a late family member’s final wishes.
A Legal Powerhouse
We can ease the burden of estate planning by making it simple for you. You can move through the process of estate planning knowing that you have an experienced legal powerhouse helping you assemble all components of your estate.
When it comes to estate administration, you’ll want a legal powerhouse as well. Whether you are an executor looking for support or you are looking to navigate a lawsuit relating to a loved one’s will, our team is willing to do everything it takes to make sure you walk away from the process with clarity and justice.
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