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Blog: Estates and Trusts
If you have started thinking about the management and disposition of your estate, you are likely wondering whether you need to create a will or a trust.
Life can be unpredictable, so it’s wise to create a comprehensive estate plan — even if you’re relatively young and healthy. This will ensure your loved ones are protected if anything happens to you, and it can prevent a considerable…
Most people’s family dynamics and financial situations change dramatically over time. Therefore, it’s likely your estate arrangements will have to be updated at some point. Fortunately, you can update your will as often as you’d…
If you haven’t drafted a will, you’re in good company. In fact, you’re in the majority. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, only 40 percent of American adults have created a will or living trust. Because of…
If you’re preparing to draft a will, chances are you’ve come across dozens of templates and how-to videos through a quick online search. While there are tons of online resources about creating wills, trusts, and powers of attorney,…
People might be living longer these days, but that doesn’t mean you should put off creating a will. Unfortunately, 60 percent of American adults don’t have an estate plan. Should tragedy strike, their assets would be distributed…
We are excited to announce that Ball Eggleston has been ranked in the U.S. News and Best Lawyers list of 2016 “Best Law Firms.” The list ranks Ball Eggleston as 1st in our metro region for Estates & Trusts Law, and 2nd in our…
Building from the Ground Up: When Should I Start the Estate Planning Process? No one wants to think about the death or incapacity of a loved one. However, these are unfortunate realities that we all have to deal with at one point or…
We’re very excited to announce that the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas. Jack Walkey: Trusts and Estates John McBride: Trusts…
At Ball Eggleston, we pride ourselves on the caliber of attorneys we attract to our firm. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences, but we work together to form a team that is ready to help solve your legal questions.…
At Ball Eggleston, we offer 120+ years of combined Estate Planning experience, which is why financial planners turn to us so often for planning advice and direction. Our expertise gives our clients peace of mind with respect to…
Jack L. Walkey was selected by his peers to be included in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. His selection was based on his extensive work in Trusts and Estates. Ball Eggleston — a Lafayette, Indiana law firm — is…
Ball Eggleston, PC and Investment Services located at Purdue Federal Credit Union co-hosted an educational seminar on August 9, 2012 at the Lafayette Country Club. Attorney Jack Walkey spoke about the current status of estate and…
Ball Eggleston attorneys Jack Walkey and Brenda Clapper gave an Estate Planning Presentation on July 12, 2011 at the Jenk’s Rest Center located in Columbian Park. The estate planning presentation was offered through Mark Rutan, a…