Indiana repealed its inheritance tax effective January 1, 2013. Any inheritance tax liabilities stemming from deaths that occurred before that date are still enforceable but any deaths after this date are not subject to inheritance tax. As for federal estate…

Several methods can help avoid or minimize probate in Indiana, including setting up payable-on-death accounts, establishing joint ownership of property, using a living trust, and gifting assets while you're alive. It's essential to consult with an estate planning attorney to…

Yes, Indiana allows individuals to create a living will or healthcare directive, which provides instructions about medical treatment preferences should you become incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes. This document can specify treatments you do or do not want…

If you die intestate (without a will) in Indiana, your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws. Typically, your closest relatives, like your spouse and children, will inherit first. If you have no immediate family, extended relatives such…

While it's not legally required to have a will in Indiana, having one ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes upon your death. Without a will, your assets will be distributed based on Indiana's intestacy laws, which…

In Indiana, what's often referred to as "alimony" in other states is called "spousal maintenance." Indiana courts may award spousal maintenance under certain conditions, such as if one spouse is physically or mentally incapacitated or if one spouse lacks sufficient…