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What’s The Wrong Time to Get an Estate Plan?   The wrong time to get an Estate Plan is when it’s too late. If the horse is already out of the barn then there is nothing that can be done. … Continued

What Exactly is Probate?   Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about the probate process and I am going to describe what is probate and why is probate needed. First, let me describe the term probate. Probate is … Continued

3 Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust   Hi, it’s Guy DiMartino. I am a Northwest Indiana estate planning and probate lawyer. And today I’d like to talk about three benefits that you may see in a revocable living trust. … Continued

Trusts and Asset Protection – Will a Revocable Trust Do It?   Today, I’d like to talk a little bit about trusts and asset protection. The question is can a Revocable Trust protect your asset? A lot of folks believe … Continued

If You’re Single – You need an Estate Plan   Today, I’d like to talk about how it is really important that if you are a non-married or single adult, especially with children, why you would want to have a … Continued

Will Medicaid Take My Home If I Go Into A Nursing Home?   As a general rule, Medicaid is not in the real estate business and will not force your home to be sold. There are many ways to deal … Continued

What is a basic estate plan?   Every person’s situation is different but for a lack of a better term, a basic estate plan would have documents in place to foster your goals and wishes when you are (1) alive … Continued

One Way to Stop Your Kids From Fighting Over Your Will   The simplest way to hopefully stop your kids from fighting over your will when your gone is a no- contest clause, which could read something like this: If … Continued

Is it okay to sign a will at a later date?   Hey, it’s Guy DiMartino a Northwest Indiana estate planning and probate lawyer. Do you have any questions about an Indiana state plan? You can always set up an … Continued

Why you should consider naming a healthcare representative in your POA   Indiana has a number of laws that provide legal authority to folks to make healthcare decisions on behalf of loved ones or friends. The first is a Healthcare … Continued