With its abundant lakes and rivers, Indiana is a boater's paradise. It's a place where both competitive anglers and recreational boating enthusiasts can enjoy the state's extensive waterways. However, boating, like any other activity, has its risks. Careless or...
Greenfield, Indiana, Legal Blog
Traits to look for when choosing an executor for your estate
Estate planning is an important step toward ensuring the orderly distribution of your assets and realizing your final wishes. At the core of this process is selecting an executor who oversees the estate's administration. The executor plays an important role in...
OWI and vehicular homicide: How does Indiana handle this offense?
Having one too many drinks and attempting to drive while drunk can lead to criminal charges in Indiana. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious offense because of how a drunk driver can easily injure other drivers and pedestrians with their poor...
How does Indiana’s hands-free law address distracted driving?
Driving while holding a cell phone might be doable, but it is not safe. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, it is a major cause of crashes due to distracted driving. With the Indiana hands-free law in place, drivers cannot hold a phone while their...
Utilizing technology for effective co-parenting communication
When a divorcing couple has children, a plan must be set in place for the care of the children that also works for both parents Co-parenting can be challenging, but technology offers tools to make communication smoother and more effective. Shared calendars for...
3 major components of an estate plan
Planning for the future goes beyond setting your career and lifestyle goals. It must also address how you intend to protect your wealth and assets and how you wish to distribute them according to your wishes. This is where estate planning comes into play, a critical...
The physical, emotional and mental effects of severe road crashes
A disastrous road accident can change your life in an instant by causing injuries that can have physical, emotional and mental consequences. With the many effects of road crashes, it can be vital to understand what your claim can cover in addition to hospital bills....
Common neck and back injuries after a rear-end accident
Car accidents are shocking experiences that can leave lasting impacts on those involved. Rear-end collisions represent a particularly common type of accident in which one vehicle hits another from behind. While these accidents may sometimes seem minor, they can result...
What to do when a loved one passes away without an estate plan
Losing a loved one is a monumental challenge, and dealing with their financial affairs can add additional stress. It may not be clear what steps to take in managing a loved one's estate, especially if they did not leave a will to make their wishes known. In Indiana,...
Indiana’s laws on drug precursors
Just as in other U.S. states, Indiana is strict when it comes to the possession of illegal substances and drugs. But the state also prohibits the possession of drug precursors – reagents used to manufacture controlled substances. What are drug precursors? Several...