We called Sarah to help take care of some legal papers for my mother-in-law. Sarah was excellent…read moreshe drafted the papers, went to my mother-in-laws home (since she is home bound) reviewed everything with her and was able to take care of everything in one visit. We would highly recommend Sarah Everett!

From the owner: Sarah graduated the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1988. She spent more than 26 years…read morewith the UAW Legal Services Plan. In 2014, she opened The Law Office of Sarah Everett located in Lockerbie Marketplace, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her practice will focus on Probate Law, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Adoptions, Powers of Attorney, Name Changes, Real Estate Matters and general civil litigation.

Professional, Outstanding, Considerate, Kind. My…read moregirlfriend's Father passed away and she was the only heir/beneficiary. She lives in another state so we had to take an immediate road trip. She found out that his affairs were not in order. She was not in the best place emotionally and financially with her Father's estate. The Lawyer "Blonde, Blue eyed girl" she was unbelievably helpful, honest, and professional. When you go to a lawyer you have to be ready for bad news and cold hard truth. My gf received amazing advice and a better game plan from this lawyer and office.

Bill Holwager has been great with helping get my mothers estate planned after my father passed away.read more

The service is great and reasonable price for internet and I don't have to have a home phoneread more

I would highly recommend Andrew as your Attorney. He handled a difficult case for me and skillfully…read moregot a great resolution in my case. I was paid what was owed to me and Andrew made sure it was executed to its completion. He is extremely professional and very tenacious.

Navigating a parent's estate is never easy or fun. When my dad (a professional artist) passed away…read moreand our attorney suggested an appraisal (of hundreds of pieces), we had a million questions. Brady was amazing and helped tremendously, even suggesting that perhaps we didn't actually need the appraisals. In the end, we didn't, but even so, he was more than willing to talk through it, take a look, share his expertise, and help me figure out the best approach. His willingness to help even though we ultimately didn't need his services showed he's not just in this to make money. He had our best interests in mind, and we're grateful. When we DO need anything like this in the future, we will be more than confident going to him for help.

Our grandparents left our family with a house full of art and antiques and we were at a loss for…read morehow to proceed. We made a family decision to call some appraisers to provide clarity on the property. Mr. Dreasher was the only appraiser who answered the phone and was ready to talk about our situation. Upon arrival he greeted and introduced himself with business cards and addressed how we should go about making the process fast and efficient for everyone, knowing that we were still in grieving mode. He identified items we had questions about and then more noteworthy artworks and antiques for which he was able to provide restoration concerns and an estimates of value. In the end we only needed a few items formally appraised with a report, but having a knowledgeable person who gave us confidence in the appraisal process was just what our family needed at the time. Big Thanks!

As my father's health declined, I began to realize that there were unresolved estate matters that…read morewould need to be addressed. After putting out some feelers to friends, four of those friends recommended calling Claire Lewis due to my specific circumstances. Lewis specializes in elder law and is one of Indiana's most recognized faces in the area. Her practice is on the westside of Indy not too far from Avon. She's won a slew of awards for her work and advocacy, though her practice is surprisingly low-key. It was one of my lawyer friend's recommendations that ultimately made me call Lewis - he indicated that she wasn't the cheapest (and she's not), but she's one of the best (she is). If there's a downside to her practice, it's that she tends to be booked out several weeks. She did have an "emergency" appointment available, though even that was a good month away. In my case, unfortunately, that meant that my father passed away before the appointment and my need went from estate planning to estate managing. My father had done just enough to make things doable and Claire has been a very matter-of-fact gem in getting the wheels in motion. So, what is elder law? Elder law includes estate planning, wills, guardianships, healthcare reps, trust establishments, family planning, planning for disability and/or competency issues, business planning, and more. It can seem basic, however, it's quite complicated and each state and each county within each state will have individual nuances. I've had two appointments with Claire. The first was more of a consultation as she looked over paperwork, determined where the process was at, and made some initial recommendations. She has both hourly rate tasks and flat-rate tasks (NOTE: I'm intentionally not discussing my own rates as I'm aware they can vary according to nuances of individual cases). Very early on, a recommendation she made cleared up an issue and resolved a significant matter. Quite honestly, her expertise paid for itself on day one. She's straightforward and matter-of-fact. She let me know my responsibilities in the journey, any risks, a variety of the possibilities, and even some of the nuances of my specific county. She dispelled some myths (in Indiana, much of this is done electronically rather than showing up to courthouses). As my journey had already started, she let me know what I'd done right intuitively and areas where I could have chosen better. Her office has accessible parking (2 spots) and a curb cut to the sidewalk. There's a double-glass door entry that is not automatic. There's a desk as you enter and typically the person will see you if help is needed. The conference room seemed to be accessible and decorated with a combo of professional (awards/degrees) and personal (family photos/military). I can sometimes be cheap, however, a good friend's recommendation led me to making the right choice here. We're already talking about planning my own estate once my family estate is resolved. No one wants to go through this experience, however, doing so in advance is guaranteed to lower stress when tragedy happens. While I wish my appointment had been earlier, thus far this has been a very positive experience and for those needing elder law expertise I would definitely recommend Claire Lewis.

From the owner: Most people want to spend their older adult years in comfort in the environment of their own…read morechoosing, preferably their own home. Our mission is to help you achieve that goal, preserving your dignity and independence as you age.

Franklin was a very engaging and knowledgeable lawyer who worked hard at providing the best service…read morefor his clients. Franklin passed away in November of 2022.

From the owner: Helping Older Adults and Their Children Deal with the Present while Planning for the Future…read more Mr. DeWester now practices exclusively as an elder law attorney and has practiced in that area for thirty-three years. Elder Law encompasses probate estates, guardianships, wills, trusts, real estate, Medicaid and Estate Planning and Administration. He also has a wide background of legal experience, having worked, part-time, as a public defender for twelve years, while maintaining a general private practice in the areas of criminal defense, litigation, bankruptcy, family law, guardianships, probate, estate and Medicaid planning, and real estate, while gradually shifting his emphasis toward elder law. He also has a diverse background of experience in construction, business, military, law enforcement, and government. As a result of his broad background of both legal and non-legal experience, he is capable of assisting and does, from time to time, assist elderly clients and their families with a variety of legal issues outside of the elder law area. He can also assist clients with issues in these other areas of law with referrals to other professionals having experience and expertise in the particular area of need.

My mother has been a client of Dickman, Reason, Bogigian and White for a number of years. When it…read morecame time for her to seek an elder attorney, it was natural for us to select Jason White. It is a decision we have not regretted. Mr White has always been thorough and professional in our dealings with him. He is thoughtful, kind and knowledgeable. He is quick to follow-up on questions and needed paperwork. I highly recommend him. The staff is always courteous and helpful. When Mr White is not available, they attempt to assist in anyway they can. I believe anyone who seeks this firm for legal assistance will find the top notch, professional assistance as have my mother and I.

Appreciated the professional, friendly service for our legal questions and needs. Great…read morecommunication start to finish. Felt comfortable and appreciated, with clear information on pricing and payment. Would use again, and highly recommend.

The quickest response time I've seen! Very timely responses, professional, and accommodating…read moreservice! Made it extremely easy for me and I would definitely go back for future needs. Masks worn and hand sanitizer provided. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We specialize in non-attorney document preparation assistance, mobile notarizations, and loan…read moredocument signings for anyone in the State of Indiana. In addition to notary services I also provide non-attorney document preparation assistance completing Wills, Healthcare Directives, & Powers of Attorney. Call or email for consultation.

Justin Smith represented me in my child custody case. I was very pleased with his attention to…read moredetail. He was kind, attentive, and competent throughout the very long process. I couldn't be happier with my results. I highly recommend him.

There awesome highly recommend. Been a client for awhile and have no complaints. Great timely…read moreresponse to your questions and concerns