Estate Planning Lawyer In Indianapolis

Estate planning is an important task. At Tuohy Bailey & Moore LLP, we provide assistance with estate planning documents of all types and guidance to clients navigating the probate process.

Wills And Trusts

Wills and trusts can be effective tools for estate planning, wealth preservation, and in some cases, asset protection.  A will is a document that allows an individual to determine how his or her assets should be distributed upon death.  Trusts are useful for safeguarding assets, planning for incapacity and death, and in many cases, avoiding probate.  Both trusts and wills can create useful planning opportunities as clients seek to minimize death taxes.

When a person dies without a will or trust, his or her assets are subject to intestacy (the “will” created for you by the state).  Without solid estate planning documents, the distribution of the decedent’s assets is determined by the law and may be contrary to the goals and interests of the person who died.  This can lead to disputes.  Estate planning is an important step for protecting your family, you assets, and your goals/objectives.

Probate

When a loved one dies, the probate process can seem like an unpleasant task.  In most cases, however, probate is necessary and sometimes helpful.  There can be many steps to the probate process.  Our lawyers are committed to supporting the personal representative in completing those steps efficiently, so that assets can pass to beneficiaries as quickly as possible.