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Experienced Litigators And Advocates Serving Clients Across Indiana

Indiana Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys

Last updated on August 6, 2026

Anyone with assets they want to preserve for their family eventually faces the same set of questions: how to avoid probate, how to protect what you’ve built, and how to plan for the people and causes that matter most — without getting lost in the details.

Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP has helped families across Indiana and Illinois navigate these decisions since 1899, with the goal of making the process as clear as it is thorough.

Estate and Trust Planning

We think of ourselves as more than document preparers — our job is to help your family’s plan actually work the way you intend it to. That includes advising on tools like partnerships, LLCs, and trusts to help minimize taxes while keeping the plan practical. Our work in this area typically includes:

  • Wills and foundational planning. Drafting the documents that reflect your wishes and protect your children.
  • Revocable and irrevocable trusts. Using these tools to keep your estate private and outside the public probate process.
  • Powers of attorney. Making sure you have a plan in place for both health care and financial decisions if you’re ever unable to make them yourself.
  • Deeds and property transfers. Helping you accurately retitle real estate so it passes exactly the way you intend.

Probate and Estate Administration

Settling a loved one’s estate is a significant responsibility, particularly if you’ve been named executor or trustee. We give fiduciaries a clear path forward for asset distribution and debt settlement, so you’re not navigating that process alone.

We also handle the tax side of estate administration, including preparation and audit support for gift, estate, and fiduciary returns. And if a dispute arises along the way, our litigation team is positioned to step in and protect your interests.

Planning for More Complex Situations

Some estates call for planning that goes beyond the basics. We regularly help clients with:

  • Business succession planning. Structuring a clear transition for a company — including farms — to the next generation or a new leadership team.
  • Charitable planning. Establishing trusts or foundations that let you support the causes you care about while managing tax considerations.
  • Guardianship. Securing the legal authority needed to care for an incapacitated adult or a minor child.
  • Will contests and estate litigation. Representing your interests if a dispute arises over a will or a trustee’s conduct.

Get in Touch

When you’re ready to plan for your family’s future or settle a loved one’s estate, we’re here to help.

Call our office at 317-269-2509 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.