Frank & Kraft, Attorneys at Law

10/15/2026

Ghosts and goblins might get all the attention in October, but some of the scariest surprises are the ones we don't see coming. 👻

Not knowing who can make important decisions on your behalf. Leaving loved ones without clear instructions. Discovering your estate plan no longer reflects your wishes.

The good news? A little planning today can help bring greater peace of mind tomorrow.

Don't let the things you can plan for become a frightening surprise. Contact Frank & Kraft to learn more about your estate planning options.

10/14/2026

Can You Receive an Early Inheritance from an Indiana Trust?: When you learn that you are a beneficiary of a trust, you may assume that the assets designated for you effectively belong to you and that receiving some of your inheritance early should be relatively straightforward. That assumption can become especially tempting when you are facing a significant financial need, such as purchasing a home, paying medical expenses, starting a business, covering educational costs, or dealing with an unexpected financial emergency. Receiving an early inheritance from an Indiana trust, however, is not simply a matter of asking the Trustee to release the money. Whether an early or partial distribution can [Read more...]

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When you learn that you are a beneficiary of a trust, you may assume that the assets designated for you effectively belong to you and that receiving some To help you understand where you stand, the Indianapolis lawyers at Frank & Kraft discuss the possibility of an early inheritance from an Indiana....

10/13/2026

Some of life's most meaningful things can't be measured in dollars and cents. 🫶

They're the traditions we pass down, the memories we make, and the people who make a house feel like home.

While we can't plan for every moment life brings, we can take steps to protect the people and things that matter most to us. Estate planning is one way to help preserve your legacy and provide clarity for the loved ones you leave behind.

This fall, take a moment to think about what matters most - and how you can help protect it for generations to come.

10/07/2026

Pet Planning in Your Indiana Estate Plan: Your estate plan probably includes detailed instructions concerning who should receive your property, who will administer your estate, and who can make important decisions for you if you become incapacitated. If you share your home with a pet, though, your plan should also address what will happen to that animal if you can no longer provide care. A dog, cat, horse, bird, or other companion animal depends entirely on you for food, housing, veterinary treatment, medication, and daily attention. Your death or incapacity does not eliminate those needs. Without advance planning, family members may be forced to make hurried decisions [Read more...]

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Your estate plan probably includes detailed instructions concerning who should receive your property, who will administer your estate, and who can make The Indianapolis lawyers at Frank & Kraft discuss pet planning in your Indiana estate plan.

10/06/2026

It's officially October, and we’re hosting several FREE Living Trust Seminars during the last week of the month!

If you’ve been meaning to learn more about living trusts and how they can fit into your estate plan, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered and learn from our experienced team.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

👉 Register here: https://frankkraft.com/seminars/

10/01/2026

Have questions about your estate plan? Join Frank & Kraft for our upcoming free online estate planning webinar!

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 7:00 PM ET
💻 Online Webinar

During this 90-minute webinar, we’ll discuss important estate planning topics and provide helpful information to help you plan for the future.

Reserve your spot today! Register here: https://frankkraft.com/lwp-webinar/

We hope to see you online!

09/30/2026

Partial Trust Distributions in Indiana: Serving as Trustee of an Indiana trust involves much more than safeguarding property and eventually transferring it to beneficiaries. One of the Trustee’s most important responsibilities is determining when trust assets should be distributed and how much should be distributed. These decisions can become particularly difficult when a current beneficiary requests money while the Trustee is still administering the trust or when other beneficiaries have interests that must also be protected. In many situations, making a partial distribution provides a practical solution because it allows a beneficiary to receive some trust property without requiring the Trustee to distribute everything immediately. [Read more...]

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Serving as Trustee of an Indiana trust involves much more than safeguarding property and eventually transferring it to beneficiaries. One of the Trustee's To help you understand where you stand as a Trustee or a beneficiary, the Indianapolis lawyers at Frank & Kraft discuss partial trust distributio...

09/29/2026

A New Chapter for Frank & Kraft

After 36 wonderful years in downtown Indianapolis, we're excited to announce that Frank & Kraft is moving to a new home on the north side of Indianapolis!

We are incredibly grateful for the many years we've spent downtown and for the clients, families, and community who have been part of our journey. While our location is changing, our commitment to providing trusted estate planning guidance and exceptional service to our clients remains the same.

Our team has already been hard at work preparing for the move - hard hats and all! 🦺 - and we can't wait to show you what's ahead.

Our team is excited to begin this next chapter and, most importantly, to welcome you into our new space. We'll be sharing more details about the move in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned! 👀

09/24/2026

A living trust can be an important part of an estate plan. Depending on your individual circumstances, it may help you:

✔️ Plan for the Management of Your Assets
A trust can provide instructions for how certain assets are managed during your lifetime and after your death.

✔️ Plan for Incapacity
A properly structured trust may allow a successor trustee to manage trust assets if you become unable to do so yourself.

✔️ Keep Certain Estate Matters Private
Trust administration generally does not involve the same public probate process for assets properly held in the trust.

✔️ Provide a Plan for Your Loved Ones
A trust can provide instructions for how and when certain assets should be distributed to your beneficiaries.

Every person's circumstances are different, and whether a living trust is appropriate depends on your individual situation.

📞 Interested in learning more about living trusts and estate planning? Contact our office to schedule a consultation.

09/23/2026

Estate Planning for Single People in Indiana: Estate planning is sometimes viewed as something you need after getting married, having children, buying a home, or accumulating substantial wealth. If you are single, particularly if you do not have children, you may assume that there is little reason to create an estate plan because you do not have a spouse or immediate dependents to protect. Being single, however, can make certain estate planning decisions even more important because you do not have a spouse who may otherwise be the natural choice to manage financial matters, make healthcare decisions, or inherit property. Single people also represent a diverse group. [Read more...]

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Estate planning is sometimes viewed as something you need after getting married, having children, buying a home, or accumulating substantial wealth. If The Indianapolis lawyers at Frank & Kraft discuss estate planning for single people in Indiana.