St. John Law Blog
Reasons older drivers may become unsafe
Losing a diver’s license is often very difficult for an elderly individual. It may represent a loss of freedom. It may just feel like a massive change after so long; they’ve been driving for decades. It may also force them to face some realities about their condition...
3 helpful tips to keep you safer as you get ready for spring driving
If beautiful spring weather makes you want to get out and drive, you should be aware that there are many season-specific hazards that could impact you. Take, for example, the fact that hail is more common in spring. Do you know what to do if hail starts falling while...
Two major ways divorce may affect you
The decision to divorce is one that may take you some time to make. You probably didn’t just wake up one morning and realize the marriage was over. While you might realize that the end of your marriage means that you’re going to have to split up your assets, there are...
These co-parenting tips can ease your stress during a difficult time
Co-parenting after divorce will challenge you in many ways. In addition to always doing what’s best for your children, you must keep in mind that your ex-spouse plays a big role in the parenting process. These five co-parenting tips can put you on the right path: 1....
Common reasons to create an estate plan or last will
It is human nature to put off tasks that are unpleasant or difficult. Creating an estate plan or drafting a last will usually fits into both of those categories. Thinking about what happens when you pass away is far from an enjoyable daydream, and properly creating a...
How do the Indiana family courts handle custody in a divorce?
Sharing children with a spouse is often one of the main reasons people give for staying in an unhappy marriage. Quite a few people worry that divorce may harm their children, while others worry primarily about how a divorce would impact the amount of time they get to...
What is an ‘uncontested’ divorce?
If your spouse has decided they want out of the marriage, you can either contest it or try to work with them for a fair solution. Let’s be perfectly clear: You can’t stop your spouse from obtaining a divorce. No matter how distasteful or wrong you find the whole...
Do you need a legal power of attorney?
You may have heard, while doing your estate planning, that you can use a medical power of attorney. This document appoints an agent to help make medical decisions if you are incapacitated and cannot do so on your own. In the same way, you can use a legal power of...
What is an incentive trust?
When doing your estate planning, trusts offer a lot of control over exactly what happens to your money. Some people use spendthrift trusts to protect heirs from their own spending habits, for instance. Others use educational trusts to pay for college tuition. Today,...
A living will versus a power of attorney
When doing your estate planning, you likely want to consider both a living will and a power of attorney. Both can control decisions about your medical care in the future and give your family the guidance they need. A big part of estate planning, along with accounting...
