Legal

What Happens to My Assets If I Die Without a Will?

Dying without a will is referred to as dying "intestate." In the event that you die without have a valid will that instructs how your probate assets are distributed, the law requires that your estate be distributed according to the rules of "intestate succession." In Indiana, these rules generally require that your probate estate be distributed as follows, depending upon your marital and family status:

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Drafting Your Last Will - Helpful Tips to Get You Started

Let's face it, drafting your last will and testament is probably not high on your to-do list. It doesn't come as a surprise, either, that people want to hold off doing this as long as possible; after all, who wants to be reminded that they are mortal? However, regardless of the size of your estate it is important to designate who receives your money and property after you die. If you have children, you definitely want to make sure they have proper guardianship in the event of a sudden, untimely passing. If you are not sure how to go about drafting your will, here are a few tips to get you started.

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Writing Your Last Will and Testament

Not long ago, my husband and I had the conversation about setting up last wills. Now that we have a family, we realize it's become more important now than ever to have a plan in place should either or both of us die while our children are still minors. Regardless of your age, it's important to draw up a last will and testament and instruct the executor to handle your final wishes and disbursement of your assets.

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Workers Compensation Attorney - What to Do When Injured

Though you should always rely on advice from a workers compensation attorney or someone in the legal profession before deciding which path to take following a workplace injury, there are some general tips you can use to make things much easier. When you do suffer an injury, you hope that your company's insurance plan will cover your expenses. In most cases, this will happen. But most is far from all. And you could very easily find yourself in a position where you need a lawyer. Here are some things you should do if you have an accident.

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When Injured by a Defective Product

We tend to automatically assume that a product is safe when it is available for sale on the shelves of a supermarket or grocery store. When a product malfunctions, it is important for consumers to be informed of the laws that were created to protect them.

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Is Your Attorney Offering Reasonable Fees?

Even if you know exactly how much you should pay for a gallon of gas (or a gallon of milk, for that matter), you may find yourself completely clueless when it comes to hiring an attorney and how much you should be spending. It isn't even easy to find cost comparisons online. The world of legal fees is a mystery to most people, which is why they seldom know whether or not they should be willing to pay what a lawyer is asking. Are they getting a good deal? Are they being ripped off? How much should they be spending, anyway? To know the answer, here are some considerations you should keep in mind.

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