Indiana Estate Planning Attorneys: Protecting Your Family’s Legacy in Decatur
You have worked hard to build the life you deserve. Let us help you protect it. Whether you are welcoming the birth of a new child, approaching your retirement age or managing a complex estate, our skilled Decatur estate planning lawyers can effectively provide you with a personalized estate plan that aligns with your goals, your family’s needs and your financial interests.
For over a century, our firm, DeVoss, Baker, Ainsworth & Razo, has been delivering compassionate legal services to individuals and families throughout Decatur and Fort Wayne. As a multigenerational law firm, our lawyers extend a strong sense of their core family values to every client they work with. This client-centered approach helps us produce caring counsel, result-driven representation and favorable outcomes for our clients.
Our Services
No matter what type of estate planning document or legal issue you need help with, our experienced legal team can carefully guide you throughout the entire process with peace of mind.
- Last will and testament
- Power of attorney
- Irrevocable/revocable living trust
- Special needs trust
- Living will
- Use of gift taxes
- Probate and estate administration
When you contact us for an initial consultation, we will sit down with you to listen to your story in private and assess your case and assets. From this discovery phase, we move forward with designing an estate plan that is tailored to your goals and complies with Indiana law. If you are happy with the proposal, we will execute the paperwork and help you understand how they can safeguard your assets and protect your family’s future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Plans
To help provide some clarity to your estate planning concerns, here are answers to two questions we commonly get from our clients about it.
Can I write my will in Indiana?
As long as you meet the state’s legal requirements for creating a will, you may prepare your document on your own. For instance, you must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind when you write your last will. Upon completion, you must sign it in front of two disinterested witnesses, who will also sign the document right after you.
While these steps may seem like a straightforward process, you can ensure that your will’s contents fully comply with Indiana law by having an estate planning lawyer thoroughly review it before you sign it.
How often should I update my estate plan?
The passage of time involves continuous growth, not just for you and your family dynamics, but also for your wealth’s size and tax liabilities as well. To ensure your legal documents are authentic and comply with state and federal laws, it is ideal to review your estate plan with a legal professional once every three to five years.
Reach Out To Our Estate Planning Law Firm Today
You deserve to leave this world with grace and a lasting legacy. To start planning for your future, you may call our Decatur or Fort Wayne office today at 866-715-7636 or leave us a confidential message through our website’s online form.