[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may not have an estate worth $300 million like Prince, but having a Last Will and Testament and plan in place makes good sense regardless of the value of your assets. As we watch things unfold for Prince Rogers Nelson, with a multitude of heirs and unknown future royalty values, there will likely be...Read More

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Effective July 1, 2016, the filing schedule with the Indiana Secretary of State for non-profit corporation business entity reports (“BER”) has changed from every year to every other year.  To transition to this new cycle, entities formed between January 1st and June 30th of a given year are still required to file a BER in...Read More

The recent Indiana Supreme Court decision in Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. v. Fostcorp Heating and Cooling, Inc., et al was a matter of first impression under the Indiana mechanic’s lien statute.  In this case, several subcontractors brought an action against a property owner and its general contractor seeking to foreclose on their respective mechanic’s liens....Read More

Vacant and abandoned properties have long been an issue in cities and towns across the State of Indiana, and often trigger a decline in value for neighboring properties and surrounding districts.  A little known Indiana statute provides property owners a few measures to help protect their homes and neighborhoods from blight.  While limited in scope,...Read More

With the start of 2016, take the opportunity to plan for a strong and successful year for your business. It is easy to get caught up managing day-to-day operations and overcoming regular business challenges, so make a New Year’s resolution to reflect on the business operation as a whole and create a checklist of important...Read More

A recent Indiana Court of Appeals decision addressed the actions of a homeowners association against a member regarding a covenant violation. In Bixeman v. Hunter’s Run Homeowners Association of St. John, Inc., a homeowner was alleged to have violated provisions contained in the association’s covenants. The association gave the homeowner seven days’ notice of a hearing...Read More

The Month of May is “National Elder Care Month.” While Elder Law encompasses a variety of legal matters impacting senior citizens, it is important that individuals of all ages understand the necessity of basic advanced directive documents such as durable powers of attorney, living wills and health care surrogate appointments. A durable power of attorney gives...Read More

Several clients have contacted us concerning a document or correspondence they received which appears to have been sent by a government office, “Corporate Services” or other similar name.  This correspondence generally solicits a fee to keep and process the business’s annual records, cites Indiana Code, requests corporate information, and gives the impression that the business needs to...Read More

According to the Indiana Court of Appeal’s November 2014 ruling in Paul v. Stone Artisans, LTD, the strict requirements of the Home Improvement Contract Act (the “Act” or “HICA”) appear to have loosened. Designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors, the Act provides a series of remedies for consumers who have hired contractors for projects...Read More

The holidays are a time of merriment, thanksgiving and spending time with loved ones.  Often times the holiday season is the only chance to see family members who live a great distance away.  This year, while everyone is visiting, take the opportunity to talk with family about your Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and other estate planning...Read More