There has been much confusion over the legal meaning and process of a Power of Attorney and Guardianship – even among professionals who deal in areas such as finances, who need to understand the distinctions. The demographics of our neighborhoods are changing as the population is aging, which makes this […]
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Tax Differences Between LLCs and Corporations
If you are thinking of forming a new business, an important question to consider is how you want that business to be structured. In Indiana, there are many types of business entities, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations. Most businesses these days are structured […]
New Indiana Bill Challenges Farm-to-Fork Concept
When most Hoosiers or Americans think of Indiana, they picture small towns and family farms. In fact, Indiana has over 60,000 farms, including family farms spanning 15-million acres across the state, ranging in cultivation from poultry, cattle, soybeans, produce, etc.[1] The Farm-to-fork movement is growing because many consumers want food […]
Indiana Motorist Wins Speeding Ticket Dispute Taken to Indiana Court of Appeals
It is rare for individuals to dispute speeding tickets, because most people will simply pay them. It is even rarer that a disputed speeding ticket is decided in favor of the motorist, primarily because of the low level of burden of proof (preponderance of the evidence) that the State needs […]
Landlord Duties in Indiana
The relationship between a landlord and the tenants is a balancing act between the rights and duties of the other. Generally, landlords in Indiana have several duties regarding the leased property, the rights of tenants, and compliance regulations, as well as, any other common law duties. First a landlord must […]