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Estate planning allows individuals and families to make important decisions about their future while providing clarity and protection for loved ones. While many people believe estate planning is only necessary later in life, having a plan in place can provide peace of mind at any age.
A thoughtful estate plan can help ensure your wishes are known, your loved ones are protected, and important decisions are made by the people you trust most. Without proper planning, family members may face uncertainty regarding healthcare decisions, financial matters, estate administration, and the distribution of assets.
Estate planning may involve a variety of legal tools depending on an individual's goals, family circumstances, and assets. While wills often form the foundation of an estate plan, some situations may also involve trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, advance medical directives, and other planning documents designed to protect loved ones and preserve a person's wishes.
Many people delay estate planning because they assume they have plenty of time. Unfortunately, illness, injury, incapacity, and unexpected life events can occur without warning.
Since 2014, Finderson Law has helped Indiana individuals and families create estate plans designed to provide clarity, protection, and peace of mind for the future.
Whether you are creating your first estate plan or updating existing documents, our firm is committed to helping you understand your options and make informed decisions for the future.
Many people know estate planning is important but are unsure where to begin.
Without proper planning, difficult decisions may be left to family members, healthcare providers, courts, or Indiana law.
Individuals and families may face:
• Questions regarding asset distribution
• Healthcare decision concerns
• Probate and estate administration issues
• Naming an executor
• Guardianship considerations
• Financial decision-making challenges
• Incapacity planning needs
• Determining whether a will, trust, or other planning document may be appropriate
Estate planning is ultimately about creating clarity and ensuring that important decisions are made according to your wishes rather than default legal processes.
At Finderson Law, we help Indiana individuals and families understand their options and create estate plans that reflect their goals and priorities.
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Every family has different goals, concerns, and planning needs. Understanding the available estate planning tools can help individuals make informed decisions regarding their future.
Living Will • Advance Medical Directive
Estate planning is not simply about preparing documents. It is about creating a plan that provides clarity, protection, and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Practing law in Indiana and Florida for over 34 years, Roger Finderson served as the 2025 President of the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) and has spent decades advocating for injured workers and families navigating Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Adoption and Estate Planning matters.
Delaney Finderson focuses on Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Adoption, and Estate Planning. After working for the firm for years in multiple legal support roles, Delaney became an attorney in 2024 and is licensed to practice in both Indiana and Florida. She brings a client-focused approach to helping injured workers and Indiana families navigate difficult legal situations with compassion and detail.
Estate planning involves preparing legal documents and strategies designed to help individuals protect loved ones, communicate wishes, and manage future legal, financial, and healthcare decisions.
A will generally directs how certain assets are distributed after death and may require probate proceedings. Trusts are separate estate planning tools that may be appropriate in certain situations depending on an individual's goals, assets, and family circumstances.
When someone dies without a valid will, Indiana law generally determines how certain assets are distributed through the probate process.
Most adults can benefit from having an estate plan regardless of age, income, or family circumstances.
Estate plans may include wills, powers of attorney, living wills, advance medical directives, trusts, and other planning documents depending on individual needs.
Clear instructions and properly prepared legal documents may help reduce confusion and uncertainty for surviving family members.
Estate plans should generally be reviewed following major life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth of children, significant financial changes, or changes in health.
Initial consultations are free to help individuals and families understand estate planning options and available legal documents.
Estate planning is one of the most important gifts you can leave your loved ones. Creating a clear plan today can provide peace of mind and help ensure your wishes are honored in the future.
Since 2014, Finderson Law has helped Indiana individuals and families navigate estate planning decisions involving wills, powers of attorney, living wills, advance medical directives, and other important planning tools.
