Indiana Wills Lawyer
As a dedicated estate planning advisor and attorney, I understand the difficult decisions you may be facing. My goal is to help preserve your final wishes through properly planned and written estate planning tools.
Beeman Law Office provides comprehensive estate planning representation. I have handled all types of small, big or in between estates. I can evaluate your situation from every angle to help determine the best course of action.
"As one of a select group one of Indiana's few Board Certified Trust and Estate Lawyers, I understand how to pursue resolutions to complex probate and will contest issues. I was awarded my Board Certification based on references, testing, experience and continuing education." - Attorney Thomas Beeman
Comprehensive Representation
When you engage my law firm, you will receive comprehensive guidance covering all of your estate planning needs. I have 25 years of experience practicing law. My vast litigation and trial experience helps me evaluate your legal issues from every angle.
I can discuss your short- and long-term goals and provide guidance tailored to your needs. My advice also considers state and federal estate, inheritance and gifting tax liability. I understand the importance of preserving your estate to provide a legacy to your heirs.
Estate Planning Tools
There are numerous estate planning tools available to help preserve your assets and minimize your taxation implications. I can determine the appropriate estate planning tools based on your assets, needs and tax implications. When discussing your options, I provide straightforward explanations to help you better understand each document and your obligations.
I have established and maintained countless estate planning documents for clients, including:
- Living Wills: These are statements of intent stipulating you don't want life-prolonging measures if you are deemed terminal and death is imminent
- Powers of attorney: This document appoints another person to act on your behalf in certain situations.
- Guardianships: This tool provides the authority to act for a disabled individual or minor.
- Life insurance trusts: With this tool, you place your life insurance policy in a trust instead of owning it personally and can avoid estate taxes.
- Charitable remainder trusts: You can place your assets into a trust and stipulate that all assets remaining in the trust upon your death go to specific charities. This is also a method of reducing estate taxes.
- Family limited partnerships: These complex partnerships can provide substantial federal estate tax savings for high net worth individuals.
Elder Law Advocacy
At Beeman Law Office, I provide dedicated elder law advocacy. I understand the unique and often sensitive Medicaid and Medicare issues the elderly and infirm can experience. I can sit down with you and your family to discuss how to prepare and plan for the next phases in your life.
Contact Beeman Law Office
I am available to discuss your legal issues at 765-640-1330. For your convenience, I also correspond through e-mail.
