Join the attorneys at Bamberger for a complimentary two-hour seminar designed to walk you through the details of business succession planning. The seminar will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 with two times available – 9:00-11:00 am or 1:00-3:00 pm.
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Bamberger Seminar – Protecting Your Business by Succession Planning
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010DISAPPEARING NOTARIES
Monday, August 2nd, 2010A recent article in the Indianapolis Business Journal noted a shocking decline in the number of notaries in Indiana in the last few years. In years past, a notary public stamp on a document seemed to be ever present and often was the distinguishing characteristic of a document with high importance. However, in 2007, the Indiana Secretary of State’s office noted almost 23,000 expirations, but only approximately 17,000 renewals or applications for new notaries. This marked a 22% decline for 2007. In 2009 the decline accelerated to 30%. This year the decline to-date is 41%. The chief legal counsel for the Indiana Secretary of State indicates that he believes the decline reflects that the type of authentication notaries do is falling out of fashion. Many companies now accept photo I.D. or confirm over the telephone or Internet. He indicated that notary publics were more popular in the days when companies and people relied heavily on postal mail. However with the increase in multiple forms of personal communication being available, the mail is not the exclusive source to authenticate the identity of someone’s signature on a document. If you have questions about notaries in Indiana, contact a Bamberger attorney.
Author: Laura A. Scott (bio)
Phone: 812.452.3557
email: lscott@bamberger.com
Probate — More Than a Four Letter Word (Seven Actually)
Thursday, July 8th, 2010“Probate,” as defined by the Merriam–Webster dictionary is “the judicial determination of the validity of a Will.” Under the laws of England, as transplanted to America, “probate law” refers to the body of law that has developed, both through statutes and court cases, governing the transfer of property at death and the proper handling of property that is held in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of others. (more…)
Why Do I Need to Have an Estate Plan?
Monday, May 10th, 2010Many people believe that because their estates are not subject to death taxes there is no reason to do estate planning. Actually, taxes are just one consideration for estate planning and may not be the most important reason. Whereas, family protection is the primary consideration in meeting most estate planning objectives. (more…)
Notice: Change in Bamberger Blog Subscription Provider
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010As the Bamberger Blog subscriber list continues to grow, we have decided to upgrade our Blog’s email and RSS service from Google Feedburner to the more enhanced Google FeedBlitz. (more…)
Upcoming Seminar – Financial Strategies for Today’s Woman
Friday, April 16th, 2010Bamberger, Foreman, Oswald & Hahn, LLP will be hosting two complimentary seminars on financial strategies for women on April 22, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The seminar is free of charge and open to the public. (more…)
A Primer on Indiana’s Lemon Law
Thursday, January 7th, 2010Indiana’s Lemon Law is governed by Section 24-5-13-1 et seq. of the Indiana Code. In order to benefit from the protection of Indiana’s Lemon Law, the buyer of the motor vehicle must report the defect to the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer within eighteen (18) months of purchase or before the vehicle is driven eighteen thousand (18,000) miles, whichever occurs sooner. To trigger the protection, the defect must substantially impair the value, use, or safety of the vehicle or render the vehicle nonconforming to the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. After the buyer reports of the defect, the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer must make any repairs necessary to correct the defect. (more…)
Seminar on Alzheimer’s Disease
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009As a service to our valued clients, the Personal Services Group will be hosting two complimentary seminars on Alzheimer’s Disease in conjunction with the Evansville Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The seminars will be held on November 4, 2009 from 10-11:00 a.m. and November 11, 2009 from 2-3:00 p.m. Both are free of charge, open to the public and will be held in Bamberger’s Evansville office in the 10th floor of the Hulman Building. (more…)
Funeral Planning Declarations
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009We have a new law in Indiana that allows us to set forth our wishes concerning the disposition of our remains at death in a legally enforceable document. The new law, which took effect July 1, 2009, authorizes the use of “Funeral Planning Declarations”.
New Medicaid Eligibilty Rules
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009On February 8, 2006, federal Medicaid eligibility rules changed, including those related to the imposition and calculation of transfer penalties. Medicaid (not to be confused with Medicare) is a cooperative program between the federal and state government that offers health care services to low-income children and families, senior citizens, and those with disabilities. It is also the program that pays for nursing home care for those who cannot pay for such care from their own assets and income.