Miner & Lemon Blog

Adoption - Giving a Child a Forever Home

Because of the complexity of international adoptions,the discussion is limited to domestic adoptions & in particular those performed here in Indiana.

Power of Attorney vs Guardianship

Power-of-Attorney & Guardianship are 2 valuable,but different tools that can be used to authorize a person to make healthcare or financial decisions for another

Why You Probably Need More Automobile Insurance Coverage

The biggest obstacle we face in helping those who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents is the lack of sufficient automobile insurance coverage.

Charitable Giving

Charitable Planning in a Will or Trust for your preferred charity is a great way to pass a significant amount of funds at the time of your death.

What Unmarried Companions Need To Know About Estate Planning by Tammy M. Keirn, Esq.

It’s becoming more common for some adults to live together as an unmarried couple for various reasons. From a legal perspective, there can be various pitfalls that result.

Truck Accidents in Kosciusko County

There are almost 5000 deaths annually in the U.S. that are attributed to truck accidents, including 100-150 in Indiana.

How Does My Auto Insurance Work?

Listen into the broadcast or download our brochure entitled “Why You Probably Need More Auto Insurance Coverage” at www.lawwarsaw.com.

Estate Planning for Young Families with Minor Children

Regardless of net worth, adults with minor children have additional considerations that should be part of their estate plan.

Are You Going Green? Here Are Four Reasons Not To Go Completely Paperless

“Going green” is a growing way of life for us all. Going paperless is great for the environment and our pocketbooks since some businesses, like banks, utilities and credit card companies, give incentives or discounts for going paperless. But here are four good reasons, from a legal perspective, not to go completely paperless at home.

Outrunning the Ambulance Chasers

Bill Fawley wrote Outrunning the Ambulance Chasers to provide free information about the personal injury claims process.

Why Write a Book About Personal Injury?

I wrote the book primarily because of insurance companies and lawyer advertising.

Silent Victims of Substance Abuse

There are always silent victims affected, addict's family members & most significantly affected are the minor children of those using Meth or other drugs.

Things to Do After the Death of a Loved One

The time shortly after the death of a loved one can be very difficult for families who are grieving and trying to handle the affairs of their loved one.

Back to School Safety

It’s hard to believe, but it’s time to go back to school! It’s time to focus again on our shared goal of getting the kids safely to and from school.

What You Need to Know When Your Teen Starts Driving

The thought of a new teen driver in the house can be scary. Taking these steps while your child is learning to drive can make the process more successful.

Adults Now Included in Indiana Texting Ban

Effective July 2011 Indiana became the 32nd state to ban texting while driving for all ages.

How to be an Effective Juror

The right to a jury trial is an important one originating in both the federal and Indiana constitutions.

What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Here are a few of the things you should do in the moments immediately following an accident and the days following the accident.

Probate/Estate Administration

The act of probating a Will is simply filing the Will with the Court and allowing the Judge to decide if it is valid or not.

Business Financing

Every new business needs a number of resources to be successful, but one of the most important is capital.

Start Your Own Business

But how do you go about becoming an entrepreneur? To begin you have to know what you want to sell, who you will sell it to, and who is going to help you.

Boating Laws and Responsibilities

Many of the laws and responsibilities that apply to our motor vehicles have similar counterparts in the boating world.

Summer Driving Challenges

Total miles driven will increase in the summer. BE CAREFUL! It’s warmer out there on the road – but it’s not any safer.

Double Dipping: What's the Deal with Death Taxes?

For Indiana residents, assets owned at the time of death are subject to death taxes (Federal Estate Tax & Indiana Inheritance Tax).

Trust Planning: You Name It, There's a Trust for That

Trust Planning is basically estate planning using trusts. Different types of trust exist or can be used as part of your estate plan in any combination.