Living Trust Planning in Indiana

Comprehensive Living Trust Estate Planning

1. Provides in-home health care instructions which can someday help avoid unnecessary placement in a nursing home.
2. Ensures continuity in the handling of your affairs by more efficiently transferring your property to your loved ones.
3. Fully avoids probate upon your death, helps to reduce after-death administrative expenses, and avoids court conservatorship and guardianship upon your disability, as to all assets that are in the trust.
4. Provides prenuptial protection for your spouse and children and in the event your surviving spouse chooses to remarry after your death, it can help assure that your estate passes to your children, and not the new spouse.
5. Easily moves with you from state to state.
6. Helps to achieve earlier Medicaid Eligibility and to avoid a spend-down due to a long-term catastrophic illness and nursing home costs.
7. Creates trusts for your loved ones that are free from the supervision of the probate court.
8. Is difficult for disgruntled heirs to attack.
9. Helps to assure family’s privacy following your disability or death.
10. Provides comfort to your loved ones during their period of grief and spares them any unnecessary emotional or financial hardship should you become incapacitated or at the time of your death.
11. Helps assure that your estate assets will pass to the individuals of your choice.
12. Passes assets more quickly to your loved ones upon your death, avoiding some of the delays, hassles, and paperwork involved in the probate process.

Personalized Trust Services for Valparaiso, Lafayette, and Granger

At Rice & Rice, we understand our clients' unique needs and concerns in Valparaiso, Lafayette, and Granger. Our deep-rooted knowledge of the local area allows us to provide personalized trust services that address the specific challenges faced by residents in these communities.

For instance, many families in Valparaiso are concerned about the high costs of long-term care and nursing homes. We can help you create a living trust that includes in-home health care instructions, potentially avoiding the need for nursing home placement and preserving your assets for your loved ones.

In Lafayette, where the local economy is closely tied to Purdue University, we often see clients who must ensure their estate plans are flexible enough to accommodate moves across state lines. Our living trusts are designed to be easily portable, providing continuity and peace of mind no matter where life takes you.

With their close proximity to the Michigan border, Granger residents often face unique cross-state legal considerations. Our team is well-versed in handling these complexities, ensuring your trust is robust and compliant with Indiana and Michigan laws.

We also recognize the importance of local government resources in estate planning. While we do not partner directly with entities like the Indiana Department of Health or local probate courts, we stay informed about their regulations and guidelines to serve you better. This knowledge helps us craft trusts that are difficult for disgruntled heirs to contest and fully avoid probate, reducing administrative expenses and delays.

By choosing Rice & Rice, you're not just getting a trust attorney; you're gaining a partner who understands the local landscape and is committed to protecting your family's future. Contact us today to learn how we can help you create a living trust that meets your needs and provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Contact Our Indiana Trust Lawyers Today

When you need help with establishing a trust in Indiana, turn to Rice & Rice. Our estate planning firm has skilled and experienced trust attorneys that can help you protect your family and assets.

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Contact us online or call (219) 240-0450 for a consultation. Call to speak with an Indiana trust lawyer near you. We help clients across the state from our offices in Valparaiso, Lafayette, and Granger.