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Hotz Law Firm HOTZ LAW PROVIDES TRUSTED LEGAL GUIDANCE AND TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES.

FOCUSING ON PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW, LITIGATION, BUSINESS LAW, AND PERSONAL INJURY.

There's a lot more to practicing law than what you see during a client meeting or courtroom appearance.A one-hour meetin...
10/16/2026

There's a lot more to practicing law than what you see during a client meeting or courtroom appearance.

A one-hour meeting might be followed by hours of work behind the scenes.

That can include:

📄 Reviewing documents
⚖️ Researching applicable law
📝 Drafting documents
📞 Communicating with clients and other parties
🔎 Preparing evidence
📋 Planning next steps

Follow Hotz Law Firm for more behind-the-scenes content featuring Attorney Michael Hotz!

An accident can leave you dealing with a lot at once.Injuries. Vehicle damage. Insurance companies. Missed work. Questio...
10/15/2026

An accident can leave you dealing with a lot at once.
Injuries. Vehicle damage. Insurance companies. Missed work. Questions about what happens next.

If you're involved in a crash, start with the basics:

• Check for injuries and seek medical attention when needed.
• Move somewhere safe when possible.
• Contact the appropriate authorities.
• Exchange necessary information.
• Document the scene when it's safe to do so.
• Take photographs of relevant damage and conditions.
• Keep records related to the accident.

And remember: don't assume you know who is legally responsible just from what happened at first glance. The facts and evidence matter.

Your business probably has a year-end checklist.Financials. Goals. Operations. Staffing. Planning for the year ahead.But...
10/14/2026

Your business probably has a year-end checklist.

Financials. Goals. Operations. Staffing. Planning for the year ahead.

But here's another question:

Does your legal strategy have a year-end checklist?

Q4 can be a good time to review:

• Ownership documents
• Operating agreements
• Buy-sell arrangements
• Contracts
• Succession plans
• Estate planning connected to business ownership

Your business changes over time. Your legal documents may need to change with it.

If you're planning for 2027, don't forget the legal side of the equation.

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Think Medicare pays for long-term nursing home residency? Think again. Medicare only covers short-term rehab (up to 100 ...
10/13/2026

Think Medicare pays for long-term nursing home residency? Think again. Medicare only covers short-term rehab (up to 100 days) following a hospital stay.

Why it matters: Relying on Medicare for long-term care means you could be hit with massive, unexpected out-of-pocket bills that drain your life savings in months. 🏥

Harvest season can make rural roads look very different.Large agricultural equipment may take up significant portions of...
10/12/2026

Harvest season can make rural roads look very different.

Large agricultural equipment may take up significant portions of the roadway, travel slowly, have limited visibility, and make wide turns.

That means drivers need to give themselves more time and space.

If you come up behind farm equipment:

🚜 Slow down.
🚜 Stay alert.
🚜 Don't assume it's safe to pass.
🚜 Watch for turns into fields and driveways.
🚜 Give the equipment plenty of room.

And if an accident does happen, don't automatically assume responsibility based solely on what type of vehicle was involved.

The specific facts of the incident matter.

Save this post before your next drive through rural Grant County.

Trust is important in any business relationship.But putting an agreement in writing isn't about assuming something will ...
10/09/2026

Trust is important in any business relationship.

But putting an agreement in writing isn't about assuming something will go wrong. It's about making sure everyone understands what was agreed to before there is a disagreement.

A written agreement can help clarify:

• Responsibilities
• Payment terms
• Expectations
• Dispute procedures
• Exit arrangements
• What happens when circumstances change

Good business relationships can still benefit from clear documentation.

If you're a business owner relying on a handshake for an important agreement, it may be worth asking whether that arrangement should be put in writing.

October is almost over.Before Q4 gets away from you, ask yourself one question:What needs to be updated before the year ...
10/08/2026

October is almost over.

Before Q4 gets away from you, ask yourself one question:

What needs to be updated before the year ends?

Maybe it's your estate plan.

Maybe it's your business documents.

Maybe it's a contract you've been meaning to review.

Maybe it's a succession plan you've been putting off.

You don't have to solve everything today.

Sometimes the first step is simply sitting down with an attorney and figuring out what needs attention.

If there's a legal issue you've been putting off, contact Hotz Law Firm to schedule a consultation.

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Don't let December become the month you discover you should have started in October.

10/07/2026

December will be here before you know it.

If you've been telling yourself, “I'll get that taken care of before the end of the year,” October is a good time to stop putting it off.

Q4 is a natural opportunity to review important legal documents, including:

• Estate planning documents
• Business ownership documents
• Buy-sell agreements
• Operating agreements
• Trust documents
• Beneficiary designations

Some changes take time, especially when multiple documents or people are involved.

Don't wait until December to discover something needs attention.

If your legal documents need a Q4 review, contact Hotz Law Firm to schedule a consultation.

📞 765-293-2050
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There’s a common Myth that if you don't have an estate plan, the courts will naturally handle everything "fairly."The Fa...
10/06/2026

There’s a common Myth that if you don't have an estate plan, the courts will naturally handle everything "fairly."

The Fact is that without a plan, courts must follow strict, fixed rules called "intestacy laws." These laws don't know your family’s unique needs or your personal wishes—they simply follow a default formula.

Using a will or trust isn't just about paperwork; it's about making sure the people you care about are looked after exactly the way you intended. 🛡️

Don't leave it to default laws. Let Hotz Law Firm help you put a plan in place that puts your family first.

Take control of your future today:
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MYTH: “I didn't sign anything, so I'm not liable.”Not necessarily.Legal responsibility isn't always created by a signatu...
10/05/2026

MYTH: “I didn't sign anything, so I'm not liable.”

Not necessarily.

Legal responsibility isn't always created by a signature. Depending on the circumstances, liability can involve negligence, unsafe property conditions, business operations, contracts, or duties imposed by law.

That's why the details matter.

A situation that sounds simple at first can become much more complicated once you look at what happened, who was involved, and what responsibilities applied.

Legal questions rarely have a one-size-fits-all answer.

Save this post for the next time you hear this legal myth.

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Marion, IN
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