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Are you wanting to purchase a firearm and need to know more about Indiana’s handgun laws? Handgun laws vary from state to state. This guide is for Indiana’s handgun laws only and does not apply to other states. To read the full code go to Indiana Code 35-47-2 that...
At The Law Office of Riley & Ahler, P.C. we often receive calls asking that question. The answer is yes - you absolutely need a divorce attorney fighting for you! While having a divorce attorney is not required it is definitely recommended. Be sure to hire a...
Being asked by a loved one to serve as trustee for their trust upon their death can be quite an honor, but it’s also a major responsibility—and the role is definitely not for everyone. Indeed, serving as a trustee entails a broad array of duties, and you are both...
Given the Coronavirus pandemic and the immediate threat it poses to everyone's health, it's important for your 18 year old to have legal safeguards in place. Here’s why: At 18 your teenager is now a legal adult and you will no longer have authority to make important...
Felony expungement in Indiana requires a petition to the Court to prove your eligibility. The process can be confusing and difficult to maneuver without an attorney who knows what they are doing. Whether it was a simple mistake or error in judgment that led to your...
Wills A Will is a probate document in the truest sense. When a person dies and owns property in their name only, a Will is the device by which you transfer property out of that person’s name to an heir. In Indiana the requirements for a will are as follows 1. Must...
Are you considering a trust but don't know which type of trust is right for you? When it comes to a living trust there are two main types: a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust. Many people are hesitant to put their assets into an irrevocable trust. The thought...
While drafting estate plans for our clients I have personally written hundreds of Wills, Trust, and Power of Attorneys. While drafting these documents I've noticed that there seems to be a pattern of common mistakes, and consequently, they can put road blocks in the...
You may have had a family member or friend ask you if you would consider being a executor or personal representative of their estate. Without knowing too much about it, you may have said yes thinking you may have to go to a meeting or sign a few forms and your done,...
There is nothing more American than starting a business from scratch and watching it grow. There comes a point for many business owners where their business grows so quickly that they have questions come up such as: How do I expand? Do I need employees? What is my...
