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- [Indiana Estate Planning: Essential Documents](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/08/indiana-estate-planning-essential-documents/) - Essential Documents Every Hoosier Should Have This month we discuss Indiana estate planning: essential documents. Preparing an estate plan matters for every family and having the right legal documents ensures you stay in control of your future decisions. At Cress Law Group PC, in Angola, Indiana, we advise clients about the critical tools every Hoosier Indiana estate planning: essential documents reviewed. Cress Law covers wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
- [Next Steps After Expungement Denial](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/07/next-steps-after-expungement-denial/) - Explore Alternatives with Cress Law Group PC The next steps after expungement denial in Indiana matter because a denied petition does not always mean the end of the journey. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, Indiana, serving Northern Indiana, we help clients understand why courts reject filings and explore what to do next, and Next steps after expungement denial: Cress Law Group PC helps Indiana clients review denials, consider appeals, and pursue alternatives.
- [Indiana Expungement and Sealing](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/06/indiana-expungement-and-sealing/) - A Step-by-Step Guide to Clearing Your Record This month, we discuss the process of Indiana expungement and sealing, so individuals have the information they need to pursue a second chance. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, serving Northern Indiana, we help clients understand eligibility rules, waiting periods, and the steps involved in petitioning the Indiana expungement and sealing: a step-by-step guide. Cress Law Group PC explains eligibility factors, waiting periods, and filing steps.
- [Defense for Indiana OWI Charges](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/05/defense-for-indiana-owi-charges/) - Cress Law Reviews How to Mitigate Consequences Defense for Indiana OWI charges is critical when an arrest threatens your record, finances, and future opportunities. In Indiana, Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) laws cover both alcohol and drug impairment. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, serving Northern Indiana, we help clients understand OWI charges, potential penalties, Defense for Indiana OWI charges explained. Cress Law Group PC reviews laws, penalties, defense strategies, and the importance of legal help.
- [Adoption and Custody for Blended Families](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/04/adoption-and-custody-for-blended-families/) - Legal Pathways and Best Practices This month’s topic focuses on adoption and custody for blended families, which often bring love, support, and new opportunities for children, but they also create unique questions. At Cress Law Group PC, in Angola, Indiana, we help families understand the legal pathways available for adoption, guardianship, and protecting the rights Adoption and custody for blended families: Explore legal pathways and best practices with Cress Law Group PC. Schedule a consultation today
- [Protecting Your Children During Divorce](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/03/protecting-your-children-during-divorce/) - Minimizing Conflict and Emotional Harm This month’s topic focuses on protecting your children during divorce in Indiana. At Cress Law Group PC, in Angola, we understand that this creates challenges, but it must remain the top priority for families facing separation. We work with parents across Northern Indiana to lessen conflict, provide stability, and help Learn about protecting your children during divorce. Call Cress Law Group PC for support navigating the legal process in Northern Indiana.
- [Spousal Support in Divorce in Indiana](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/02/spousal-support-in-divorce-in-indiana/) - What Factors Influence Award & Duration Spousal support in divorce in Indiana often becomes a central issue when couples separate. In Indiana, the courts use the term spousal maintenance rather than alimony. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, Indiana, we guide clients through how courts evaluate support, what factors influence awards, and how long Discover how spousal support in divorce in Indiana is determined with legal help. Call Cress Law Group PC to speak with an attorney today.
- [Visitation Rights for Grandparents](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2026/01/visitation-rights-for-grandparents/) - Cress Law Reviews Legal Standing in Indiana This month’s topic discusses visitation rights for grandparents in Northern Indiana. Grandparents play an important role in a child’s life, but custody disputes or family changes can sometimes limit that relationship. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, Indiana, we help grandparents in Steuben, DeKalb, LaGrange, and Noble Explore visitation rights for grandparents in Northern Indiana. Cress Law Group PC guides families through petitions and custody cases.
- [Custody Evaluations in Indiana](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/12/custody-evaluations-in-indiana/) - Custody Evaluations in Indiana: Learn What to Expect and How to Prepare Custody evaluations in Indiana may be required by the court when disputes occur between parents, in order to determine what arrangement best supports the child’s well-being. At Cress Law Group PC in Angola, Indiana, we help parents across Northern Indiana understand what to Custody evaluations in Indiana: Cress Law Group PC helps families prepare for and navigate the legal process. Contact an attorney today!
- [Understanding Parallel Parenting](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/11/understanding-parallel-parenting/) - Understanding parallel parenting: what works, when it applies, and how Cress Law Group PC helps families structure plans in custody cases.
- [Different ways you can pay child support in Indiana](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/08/different-ways-you-can-pay-child-support-in-indiana/) - Whether you currently owe child support or you expect to become a non-custodial parent who owes support after parting ways with your child's other parent, it is vital to understand the different ways you can make payments. Even though parents often fulfill their support obligations through income withholding, which involves employers taking child support directly
- [When can the police legally search your home?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/08/when-can-the-police-legally-search-your-home/) - Understanding your rights regarding home searches by the police is important for every citizen. The law ensures that it respects your privacy and property by providing certain protections. Knowing when the police can legally search your home empowers you to protect your rights confidently. Consent from the homeowner The police can enter and search your
- [How does a judge know what is best for your child?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/07/how-does-a-judge-know-what-is-best-for-your-child/) - Few things in life have the potential to become more stressful than going through a custody dispute. After all, if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse cannot come up with an acceptable solution, you might have little choice but to let a judge decide for you. Doing so, though, can feel like a loss of control.
- [The benefits of incorporating your business](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/06/the-benefits-of-incorporating-your-business/) - Choosing the right business structure makes a big difference in the trajectory of your company and your future growth opportunities. As you weigh your business structure options, you might wonder if incorporating your business is the best solution. Incorporating your business offers a range of benefits that extend beyond just the legal distinctions. Perpetual existence
- [How does distracted driving contribute to accident liability?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/06/how-does-distracted-driving-contribute-to-accident-liability/) - Distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents in Indiana. When drivers take their attention off the road, they put themselves and others at risk. Understanding how distracted driving affects liability can help those injured seek the compensation they deserve after an accident. Types of distractions Distractions fall into three main categories: visual,
- [What to know about Indiana's marijuana laws](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/05/what-to-know-about-indianas-marijuana-laws/) - Laws concerning marijuana have been a hot topic in recent years. Most states have a medical program that allows the use and possession of the drug for specified health reasons. Many states have also decriminalized the substance, which allows for possession of a small amount for personal use without the threat of criminal charges. In
- [FAQs about securities fraud](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/04/faqs-about-securities-fraud/) - The United States Sentencing Commission reported that in 2020, people reported over 64,000 cases of securities and investment fraud to the authorities. The average loss for the offenses was approximately $2,100,000. Securities fraud is a serious legal issue in the United States. This type of fraud encompasses a variety of deceptive practices in the stock
- [Is your soon-to-be ex-spouse threatening your health insurance?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/04/is-your-soon-to-be-ex-spouse-threatening-your-health-insurance/) - Even if you work at a place that offers health insurance, you might have decided to join your husband's or wife's plan. For Americans, doing so is exceedingly common. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, more than 70% of married couples share health insurance. Now that you are in the middle of a divorce,
- [How may I collect money owed from a customer?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/03/how-may-i-collect-money-owed-from-a-customer/) - Indiana’s laws allow business owners to file breach of contract lawsuits. You may file a claim against nonpaying customers within ten years from the date you became aware of a broken promise. If your agreement involved a mortgage, deed or payment of money, you must file a claim within six years of the breach. Your
- [Will joint custody benefit your family?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/02/will-joint-custody-benefit-your-family/) - When going into divorce with a family to consider, you will likely spend time worrying about what sort of custody situation to engage with. Many people choose to opt for joint custody due to its touted benefits. But what exactly are these benefits, and how may they impact your family? Benefits to your child Psychology
- [Why should you review your estate plan every year?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/02/why-should-you-review-your-estate-plan-every-year/) - Estate planning can help secure your future. It can also ensure the distribution of your assets according to your wishes. In Indiana, where regulations and circumstances may change, reviewing your estate plan every year is important. Changes in laws and regulations Indiana's legal landscape is subject to amendments and updates. They can affect the execution
- [3 ways the use of social media can affect your divorce](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/02/3-ways-the-use-of-social-media-can-affect-your-divorce/) - Like many other people, you may use social media on a regular basis posting pictures and sharing information about your life. However, you are using a public platform and any information there could work against you during your divorce. Here are three ways that might happen. 1. Property division You must disclose financial information during
- [What could happen if I drive with a suspended license?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/01/what-could-happen-if-i-drive-with-a-suspended-license/) - Having a driving license secures your driving privileges. However, committing certain infractions or more serious crimes could cause Indiana authorities to suspend your license. You might end up in further legal trouble if you keep driving with a suspended license. You may wonder about the legal consequences of driving after the state has suspended your
- [What to do when business clients do not pay your fees](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2025/01/what-to-do-when-business-clients-do-not-pay-your-fees/) - According to OnStrategy, the number one reason businesses fail is due to lack of capital, and the lack of funds often comes as a result of clients not paying their bills. Dealing with clients who do not pay your fees is a challenge many business owners face. It can be frustrating and financially stressful, especially
- [What kind of person should you choose as your executor?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/12/what-kind-of-person-should-you-choose-as-your-executor/) - When it comes to preparing for the future, creating a will is a responsible step. A serious decision in this process is choosing someone who will carry out your wishes after you are gone. Selecting the right person to be your executor requires careful consideration of their qualities and capabilities. Responsible Having a will may
- [Can your Miranda rights offer protection?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/12/can-your-miranda-rights-offer-protection/) - When you think about your right to remain silent, what comes to mind? Most people may think about police shows or movies in which officers recited the Miranda warning to people they arrested. But what do the Miranda rights actually protect and guarantee in real life? Your right to remain silent Miranda Warning discusses a
- [What can you do if your business partner fails to deliver?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/11/what-can-you-do-if-your-business-partner-fails-to-deliver/) - Running a business with a partner can provide invaluable benefits such as bouncing new ideas off one another, leveraging each other's networks and offering mutual support. Naturally, you expect them to contribute to the company as much as you do. If they start performing poorly, it could jeopardize operations. It can be frustrating to work
- [How does parallel parenting affect kids?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/11/how-does-parallel-parenting-affect-kids/) - During a divorce, you and your spouse must determine how to raise your children together without living under the same roof. In hostile or combative relationships, working together on a parenting plan can be particularly difficult. Working as partners may not work for all couples and instead of co-parenting, they may have better results with
- [Do you have a say in which babysitter your ex uses?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/10/do-you-have-a-say-in-which-babysitter-your-ex-uses/) - If you are a parent, you know how stressful it can be to find someone to care for your child. After all, a babysitter must be able to keep your child healthy and happy when you are away. According to Psychology Today, the childcare you use also can have a major impact on your child's
- [3 ways to handle estate planning for a loved one with dementia](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/10/3-ways-to-handle-estate-planning-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia/) - With so many different facets that come with estate planning, it is not always easy to approach the subject with an elderly loved one; however, the situation may become even more complicated when he or she receives a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis. The National Institute On Aging notes that these diseases cause an affected person
- [How can you create an enforceable NDA?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/09/how-can-you-create-an-enforceable-nda/) - Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are documents that protect confidential work information. They require staff and business associates to agree to certain terms when it comes to proprietary information, such as trade secrets. NDAs are essential for businesses, but the document must be enforceable. Here is how you can ensure enforceability when developing an NDA. Include lots
- [How can you cope emotionally after a car accident?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/04/how-can-you-cope-emotionally-after-a-car-accident/) - A car accident can result in serious injuries that render you unable to go back to work, take care of duties at home and live a normal daily life temporarily or even permanently. If you sustained serious injuries in a car accident, you may wonder if life will ever return to normal. According to the
- [Is drug court in LaGrange County an option for you?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/09/is-drug-court-in-lagrange-county-an-option-for-you/) - When you live in LaGrange County, Indiana, and face a drug charge, you may wind up spending time in jail or prison, among other repercussions, if that charge leads to a conviction. However, in some cases, you may be able to enroll in drug court in LaGrange County and take steps toward long-term recovery. Per
- [Protecting your mental health during divorce](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/09/protecting-your-mental-health-during-divorce/) - When your marriage fails, you may suffer from feelings of helplessness, anger, loneliness or worry. The compounding stress can lead to major episodes of anxiety or depression. Getting a divorce means having to make important strategic plans that can impact your entire future. Therefore, it is essential that you take care of your mental and
- [Looking at special needs trusts](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/08/looking-at-special-needs-trusts/) - If you are thinking about setting up an estate plan, you have many different factors to go over. Whether you want to help your loved one set up an estate plan or you want to create a will or trust on your own behalf, you need to think about unique financial considerations. For example, some
- [Can a company terminate a contract simply for its convenience?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/08/can-a-company-terminate-a-contract-simply-for-its-convenience/) - Those executives and business owners in Indiana that work contractually with partners likely feel a good deal of security due to the nature of these professional relationships. Indeed, they likely assume that their partners can only end their agreements if failures on their part give those partners cause to do so. Yet is that actually
- [How are IRA accounts divided after a divorce?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/08/how-are-ira-accounts-divided-after-a-divorce/) - Dividing marital property is often one of the most complex and contentious aspects of a divorce. Dividing assets such as cash and real estate is a relatively straightforward process, but dividing retirement accounts can be more complex. How are individual retirement accounts divided after a divorce? How are IRAs divided? Indiana law considers most property
- [3 ways a crash site investigation helps your personal injury case](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/07/3-ways-a-crash-site-investigation-helps-your-personal-injury-case/) - If you are the injured victim of a motor vehicle accident, you will want a swift resolution to the matter. Prompt crash scene investigation is essential in determining fault for the accident. Here are three ways such an investigation can help. 1. Marking the scene When a vehicle crash occurs, police officers will secure the
- [What is a legal separation?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/07/what-is-a-legal-separation/) - You have two options when you wish to end your marriage. You can go through a divorce, which permanently ends your legal relationship, or you can opt for a legal separation. It will not end your marriage, but according to the Indiana General Assembly, it will give you some of the benefits of a divorce.
- [Do you have a succession plan in place for your small business?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/02/do-you-have-a-succession-plan-in-place-for-your-small-business/) - As an Indiana small business owner, have you thought about what happens to your company if you become incapacitated or pass away unexpectedly? Will your business survive? You can take steps now that can help ensure it becomes your legacy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, business succession is a long-term process, not an event. It
- [The basics of forming a business in Indiana](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/07/the-basics-of-forming-a-business-in-indiana/) - Small business owners are foundational to Indiana's economy. Over 1.2 million employees in the state work for small businesses, according to the United States Small Business Association. If you are planning to start a small business, reviewing the legal steps you must take before you form your company is beneficial. Business structures When forming a
- [What are the 2 types of power of attorney?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/06/what-are-the-2-types-of-power-of-attorney/) - Whether you are old enough to retire or young enough to begin your first career, you can benefit from two types of power of attorney (POA) documents. A POA takes over when you are suddenly unable to manage your health care or financial responsibilities. Power of attorney for health care A serious accident or illness
- [Consequences of an OWI in Indiana](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/06/consequences-of-an-owi-in-indiana/) - Operating a vehicle while intoxicated carries serious criminal penalties in Indiana. Convicted individuals often experience personal consequences as well. Understanding the ramifications of an OWI can help you navigate the legal system when facing this type of charge. Criminal penalties The court can order fines, probation, mandatory alcohol education programs and even imprisonment for OWI
- [6 frequently asked questions about business formation options](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/05/6-frequently-asked-questions-about-business-formation-options/) - As you contemplate establishing a business in Indiana, you might have questions about the different formation options available. Understanding these options can help you make an informed decision about the right structure for your venture. You can choose the formation type that best aligns with your business goals. Here are some frequently asked questions to
- [How can you effectively communicate during divorce?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/05/how-can-you-effectively-communicate-during-divorce/) - During the divorce process, you may struggle to communicate with your spouse. Feelings of anger, disappointment, frustration and sadness may cloud any conversations you do have and even make it harder to move forward with divorce proceedings while representing your interests. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021 in the U.S.,
- [What are some tips for ensuring my estate is solid?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/04/what-are-some-tips-for-ensuring-my-estate-is-solid/) - While you may take a lot of care putting together your estate plan and expect everything to run smoothly after your death, issues can still happen. It is important that you think about potential issues and then create your estate plan to avoid them. Luckily, there are many tools you can use to do this.
- [3 types of marital asset dissipation](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/04/3-types-of-marital-asset-dissipation/) - In Indiana, the courts strive to ensure that each spouse gets an equitable distribution of the assets built during the marriage. Unfortunately, some people purposely work to create an unfair advantage by hiding assets. Another way they can make that happen involves the dissipation of marital assets. This involves purposely reducing the assets to divide.
- [What is the difference between a will and a trust?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/03/what-is-the-difference-between-a-will-and-a-trust/) - Advance Capital Management reported that 27% of adults have not discussed estate planning with their family and lack a will or trust. For some people, not understanding the process of what they may need could hold them back from proper planning. Two primary options for this purpose are wills and trusts. Although both serve similar objectives,
- [How to make child custody decisions](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/02/how-to-make-child-custody-decisions/) - Deciding child custody can be one of the most challenging parts of divorce. Ultimately, it is better for the parents to come to an agreement together. However, when emotions are running high, making this decision is more difficult. Fortunately, there are ways to make the process easier and less stressful. Understand the state's guidelines According
- [What happens if you drive with a suspended license in Indiana?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2024/01/what-happens-if-you-drive-with-a-suspended-license-in-indiana/) - In Indiana, driving is not a right but a privilege. When your license becomes suspended or revoked, you cannot operate a vehicle legally. Indiana drivers need to understand the penalties for choosing to drive without a valid license. Standard consequences According to Indiana law, driving on public roads with a suspended or revoked license is
- [What steps may people miss in estate planning?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/12/what-steps-may-people-miss-in-estate-planning/) - Estate planning is a process that involves more than just drafting a will. While you recognize the importance of this legal task, there are often key steps that you may not think of. These are some commonly missed aspects of estate planning that can make a significant difference. Thorough asset inventory One of the common
- [What business structure is right for your business?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/11/what-business-structure-is-right-for-your-business/) - One of the first decisions you will need to make when forming a business is to choose the structure. Your business structure will guide many aspects of your journey, so making the right decision is vital. Some business structure options are straightforward, but others will require a bit more work. Understanding each business structure option
- [What do you need to prove a breach of contract?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/03/what-do-you-need-to-prove-a-breach-of-contract/) - When you contract with another entity for goods or services your company needs, the last thing you expect is to run into issues. Even with a written agreement, sometimes a business will break the contract, which may result in your company suffering. If your contact has provisions for handling a breach of contract, you should
- [What information should I gather after an auto accident?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/10/what-information-should-i-gather-after-an-auto-accident/) - Given that a motor vehicle accident can seriously upend your life with medical bills and car repair expenses, you should understand how to handle the aftermath of a car wreck. Collecting certain kinds of information immediately following a collision could help you if you pursue damages against a responsible party. Assuming you are conscious and
- [Explaining divorce to your children](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/08/explaining-divorce-to-your-children/) - While not easy for anyone involved, divorce especially causes confusion and concern for children. Divorce fundamentally changes the family your child has relied on, but with the right approach, you can move forward together into a healthy new family dynamic. It helps if you take some time to plan the conversation with your kids ahead
- [What to include in an estate plan](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/07/what-to-include-in-an-estate-plan/) - Would it surprise you to know that only approximately 33% of adults in the US have estate plans? In addition, 60% of those without estate plans have not and do not have plans to start the process. However, a strong estate plan helps to ensure your asset transfer after your death occurs in accordance with
- [What are your Miranda rights and why are they so important?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/06/what-are-your-miranda-rights-and-why-are-they-so-important/) - If you find yourself in the distressing situation of law enforcement officers arresting you and accusing you of committing a crime, you need to be aware of your Miranda rights and how they protect you. As explained by MirandaWarning.org, you have the following four rights under the Miranda rights: You have the right to remain
- [What are sneaky injuries?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/06/what-are-sneaky-injuries/) - An accident can result in severe injuries, including sneaky injuries. Sneaky injuries include any injury that does not appear on the accident scene. Instead, you may not see symptoms for hours or days following the initial injury. For example, traumatic brain and internal injuries may not present with symptoms immediately. Traumatic brain injuries While headaches
- [The role of therapy in supporting divorced families](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/05/the-role-of-therapy-in-supporting-divorced-families/) - Divorce is challenging for any family. It brings about significant changes, emotional upheaval and potential conflict. During this difficult time, therapy can serve as a valuable tool to navigate the path to healing and acceptance. Consider how therapy can best support families going through a divorce. Providing a safe space for expression One of the
- [When do Indiana courts award spousal maintenance?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/04/when-do-indiana-courts-award-spousal-maintenance/) - Indiana dissolution laws do not award spousal maintenance solely based on income inequality between two divorcees. Understanding when a spouse may qualify for alimony might help a couple agree on financial support during the divorce. Temporary spousal maintenance Indiana courts can consider awarding rehabilitative spousal maintenance for no more than three years. In these circumstances,
- [What is a health care representative?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/03/what-is-a-health-care-representative/) - Few matters are more intimate and personal than health. After all, not only can health be uncomfortable to discuss, but most individuals have some strong decisions about how they want doctors to treat them. Moreover, most Americans want to maintain as much control as possible over their own health care. A sudden illness or catastrophic
- [Exploring common white-collar crimes](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/02/exploring-common-white-collar-crimes/) - A white-collar crime is an umbrella term for a nonviolent offense that someone commits to gain some personal advantage, generally more money. Anyone who works for a business has the potential to commit a white-collar crime, whether they work for a small company or a larger, more well-known company. Here are a few of the
- [How can I financially prepare myself for divorce?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2023/01/how-can-i-financially-prepare-myself-for-divorce/) - Money is going to be a major issue for you in divorce. You should consider the costs of legal representation and your courtroom dates, plus you may need cash for a new place to live. If you have not begun the initial steps of filing for divorce, some financial planning to get you through this
- [How should you discuss estate planning with your elderly parents?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/12/how-should-you-discuss-estate-planning-with-your-elderly-parents/) - Thinking about the future can create mixed feelings for you and your elderly parents. They may not yet have any plans for how to manage their properties and assets after death. A critical part of giving away heirlooms and ensuring that their assets go to the right people is writing down their exact wishes. Finding
- [How do doctors diagnose damaged nerves?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/11/how-do-doctors-diagnose-damaged-nerves/) - After a recent motor vehicle accident, you must inventory injuries for your legal case. Depending on experienced symptoms, you may have damaged nerves, a medical condition called "peripheral neuropathy." Mayo Clinic explains how physicians diagnose peripheral neuropathy. If you experience muscle weakness or progressive numbness, seek medical attention to protect your personal injury claim. Medical
- [How may heirs inherit my property if I die without a will?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/09/how-may-heirs-inherit-my-property-if-i-die-without-a-will/) - Indiana residents who die without a will may anticipate that their property passes to their heirs through the probate court. Under Indiana’s probate code, the court may transfer ownership of assets to a surviving spouse. Children, adopted children or grandchildren may also receive an inheritance. If at the time of your death, your surviving spouse
- [What are common signs of parental alienation?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/03/what-are-common-signs-of-parental-alienation/) - After a divorce, you may begin to notice subtle signs that your relationship with your children is changing. What you may not notice is that your ex-spouse is manipulating your children through parental alienation tactics. Knowing how to identify alienation can help you as you co-parent and deal with your divorce. Portraying you in a
- [How could possession of marijuana result in criminal charges?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/08/how-could-possession-of-marijuana-result-in-criminal-charges/) - Indiana lawmakers have discussed legalizing medicinal or recreational marijuana. Cannabis and the plant’s derivatives, however, currently remain unlawful to possess in the Hoosier State. If a law enforcement officer finds you with marijuana, it could result in a criminal charge. Under Indiana Code Title 35, possessing a small amount of marijuana for personal consumption is
- [What goes into building a parenting plan?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/07/what-goes-into-building-a-parenting-plan/) - Separating spouses have quite a few issues to settle during a divorce. If they share children, one of the most crucial documents they must create is a parenting plan. Before the judge signs off on a divorce decree, parents must hash out several details regarding child custody, support and visitation. Absent an agreement, the court
- [Why can injury symptoms take so long to appear?](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2022/06/why-can-injury-symptoms-take-so-long-to-appear/) - Car accidents are alarmingly common in the Hoosier State. In fact, in 2018 alone, there were more than 217,000 crashes on Indiana roadways. This means there was a wreck somewhere in the state approximately every three minutes that year. Many car accidents leave victims with acute injuries that are impossible to ignore. With other collisions,
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- [3 important things to include in your will](https://cresslaw.com/blog/2021/07/3-important-things-to-include-in-your-will/) - Every estate plan should include a will. A will has a variety of benefits, but it mainly ensures that you get to make decisions about how to distribute your assets. Wills are easy to amend and create, but you should still work with an estate planning attorney to decide what is best for your assets.
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