Blogs
How caregivers can take a guilt-free vacation
With summer just around the corner, most families are looking forward to a vacation. But those who are caregivers for their elderly parents or other loved ones may not feel that same way. Often, caregivers can feel guilty about getting away while they have so much...
When to do an Estate Plan
You can’t predict the future, but you can plan for it. And when it comes to estate planning, there is no better time to begin planning than now. If you are like most adults, estate planning may be low on your priority list. It is something that does not feel urgent....
Keeping the Family Unit Intact
As we reflect on our lives over the past two years, we have navigated through an up and down pandemic, we have experienced the introduction of a controversial vaccine, we have seen the death toll throughout America skyrocket and touch families who are now experiencing...
Attorney Lisa Dillman Selected as Super Lawyer
Central Indiana-based Applegate & Dillman Elder Law is pleased to announce that Managing Attorney Lisa Dillman has been selected to the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list. This is the first time Dillman has received the designation. She was selected as a Top-Rated...
Understand Your Heart Health and Make a Plan
We hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! But that holiday is not the only time to think about your heart in February. American Heart Month is observed each February as a time for all people to focus on their cardiovascular health. Here at Applegate & Dillman...
Five Things to Consider When Selecting a Trustee
Creating your trust comes with a crucial decision: choosing the trustee. At Applegate & Dillman Elder Law, we are here to help our clients understand how to set up and manage their trust, as well as help them choose the right trustee. What is a trust? A trust is a...
Now is the Time to Become a Mentor
National Mentoring Month: Now is the Time to Become a Mentor January is National Mentoring Month, a time to encourage Americans to become mentors for the children and teens in our communities. Many of our clients at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law are at a place in...
Applegate & Dillman Increases Staff, Programs
Applegate & Dillman Elder Law is growing! Our firm has increased staff and launched a new center focused on mediation. Applegate & Dillman’s staff increased by more than 25 percent in the last year, with the hire of seven new employees in 2021. We also created...
Applegate & Dillman – 2021 in Review
2021 was a year of discovery and learning for all of us as we continued to navigate the pandemic. It was also an incredible year of growth for us at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law with the opening of a new center, multiple hires and hundreds of families served at...
A Year-End Financial Check List
By: Brian Biggs, CPA – Financial Advisor, Senior Tax Professional, Storen Financial Our partners at Storen Financial have put together a guest blog to help you prepare for the end of the tax year. Here is a list of items to keep in mind as the year winds down in order...