Business Organizations – The Versatility of the Limited Liability Company
By: Ben Freeman, Attorney at Law— When starting a business, the entrepreneur has several options for organizing a company. Choosing the right type of organization is important. Many small businesses operate as a sole proprietorship or a partnership. These types of organizations are easy to establish and at little or no cost to the entrepreneur.…
Read MorePractical Estate Planning: Advanced Directives
By: Benjamin J. Freeman, Attorney at Law— When considering estate planning, the planning often begins and ends with the last will and testament. Certainly, the will is the cornerstone of any estate plan but proper planning shouldn’t end there. A proper estate plan should consider the practical questions. What happens if you become physically or mentally…
Read MoreThe Necessity of Estate Planning: The Last Will and Testament
By: Benjamin J. Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—Drafting a Will isn’t often a topic people enjoy discussing. Many find it to be morbid and depressing. However, if you own property, have children, or wish to support charities, estate planning is a necessity. Nevertheless, many people put off this important task in favor of other endeavors.…
Read MoreThe Residential Eviction Process
By: Ben Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—Whether you are a property owner looking to rent out a home or an individual looking for your next place to live, it is important to understand the basics of the residential eviction process. An eviction is the legal process a landlord must take to remove an uncompliant…
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The Personal Injury Process
JUNE 28, 2018 Muncie, IN—If you have suffered a personal injury that is the fault of another person or company, it is important to promptly consult with a personal injury attorney and preserve all evidence of the accident and your injuries. The journey through a personal injury case can be confusing and stressful. As a…
Read MoreNavigating the Social Security Disability Process
Muncie, IN—One of the most stressful times in a person’s life may be when they become disabled to the point of being unable to work and unable to support themselves and their family. The Social Security Administration has two programs that you may be eligible to utilize to help provide income for you and your…
Read MoreUnderstanding Paternity
In Indiana, a child born to married parents is, by law, the child of both the mother and the father. However, when a child is born to unmarried parents, paternity, the identity of the child’s father, may be in doubt. Paternity law answers the questions of determining the father of a child, how unmarried parents…
Read MoreParenting Time and Child Support
Muncie, IN—Whether a couple is going through a dissolution with children or a paternity matter due to never marrying, two common issues that arise are regarding parenting time and child support. It is important to note that while these two topics are often discussed together they are separate issues. For example, if a parent ordered…
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Dissolution of Marriage
By: Ben Freeman Muncie, IN—Divorce laws vary widely between states. In order to file for divorce, one of the spouses must meet the state’s residency requirement. In Indiana, that time frame is six months. Across the nation, it varies from zero days to more than one year. Some believe you must divorce in the state…
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Four Beasley & Gilkison Attorneys Receive Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell awarded Beasley & Gilkison attorneys, William Hughes, Mark Ervin, Sara Shade, and Charles Retherford, with an AV Preeminent Rating for 2018. Only 10 percent of all attorneys earn such high distinction. The AV Preeminent Rating is based on peer ratings from fellow attorneys and legal professionals. The Martindale-Hubbell rating system is recognized worldwide as…
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