Wills and Estates

Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

Protecting Clients and Families Through Wills and Trusts

Everyone should have a will. To make sure the document is legally sound and recognized in Indiana courts, it should be drafted by a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer.

Initial Consultation • Evening and Weekend Appointments

If you have not put plans in place for the event of your death or incapacity (or you have not updated your will for many years), we invite you to contact David P. Murphy & Associates of Greenfield, Indiana. We will set up a time to discuss your asset protection goals and how to spare your family from having to make difficult decisions later on. Contact us online or call 317.462.2222. We are a full-service law firm that can handle all of your family's legal needs.

Wills

When we sit down with clients, we show them exactly how their personal property would be divided without a will, according to Indiana intestacy laws. Regardless of the size of your estate, regardless of what you think will happen, the State of Indiana will step in to make decisions in the absence of a will. By drafting a proper legal will, your assets will be distributed among your heirs according to your desires.

Your simple will also includes:

• Durable powers of attorney naming a person to control your affairs. (This can be a springing power of attorney that only comes into affect only when a doctor has determined that you are incompetent to make decisions for yourself.)
• A living will regarding end-of-life decisions (life support)
• A health care power of attorney naming a person who can make medical decisions on your behalf

Trusts

We can establish various trusts to avoid the time and expense of probate and control how assets are distributed to heirs at your death:

• Revocable trusts to manage wealth while you are living
• Irrevocable trusts that set aside assets for a spouse or children
• Special needs trusts to provide for vulnerable family members
• Charitable trusts to fund a favorite charity

Experienced Wills and Trusts Attorneys

David P. Murphy has served clients in Hancock, Marion, Henry and surrounding counties of central Indiana since 1972. Along with his associate, Katie Mofield, our firm can capably handle your estate planning and probate administration matters in a thorough and cost-effective manner.

Contact David P. Murphy & Associates at 317.462.2222 to arrange your initial consultation.