Estate Planning Attorneys in Portage, Indiana

Make sure your wishes are followed with a thorough estate plan

You can't predict the future, but it is vitally important. Make sure your family and your assets are protected with a plan that is right for you and addresses your concerns. When you hire an estate planning attorney Michigan City, IN families rely on here at Dogan & Dogan Attorneys At Law, we will provide you with compassionate guidance in preparing for life’s unexpected turns.


State laws are very specific about what can and can't be in a will, trust, or medical or financial power of attorney; who can and can't serve as a personal representative, trustee, health care surrogate or attorney; who can and can't be a witness to a will, trust, or medical or financial power of attorney; and what formalities must be observed when signing a will, trust, or medical or financial power of attorney. 


Dogan & Dogan Attorneys At Law is experienced in this field and will draft living trusts, develop a plan to mitigate or avoid estate taxes, and work to ensure that your life's savings and assets are protected from your beneficiaries' creditors after your death.



If you would like some independent, third-party information on various legal documents involved in estate planning, please visit: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/estate-planning . This website has a lot of helpful information that we can go over during your consultation.

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Estate Litigation

Estate litigation involves wills and matters arising from the death of an individual in relation to their assets. Many times there is a trust which is a fund created by an individual or group intended to benefit another individual or group. Trust and estate matters are very personal and losing a loved one can be difficult and complicated. 


We recognize the emotional toll that disputes can take on families, and we provide counsel to our clients through every step of the process. Contact the estate planning attorney Michigan City, IN residents recommend today.

  • Why do I really need an estate plan?

    We always tell our clients an estate plan is important because of the lasting effects it has on the next generation of their family. If you or a loved one is lost, the last thing your children, friends, or family members want to think about is the legal matters involved with your loss of life. During the grieving process, tensions are high, nobody is thinking clearly, and your estate plan is supposed to act as a road map to prevent confusion and arguments between the heirs to your estate. 


    Sadly, we have seen a number of families fall apart due to matters involved in an estate that could have been cleared up with an estate plan that was implemented properly and in a timely matter.



    According to a recent survey conducted by LawDepot, 73% of respondents didn't have an estate plan in place. Don’t let this happen to you. Our firm has over 75 years of experience in the field and can help your family prepare and craft an estate plan to fit your family’s needs. Call us today to get started with an estate planning attorney you can count on.

  • What is included in your firm’s estate planning package?

    When you work with an estate planning attorney from our office, your package includes the following services:

    Will (disburses the estate's assets in a manner the testator chooses)

    Power of Attorney 

    Healthcare Power of Attorney

    Living Will 

  • What should I expect during the estate planning process?

    Our firm uses an estate planning worksheet so you can fill out the required information on your own time. We have found that, while sitting in an attorney’s office, clients often forget key bits of information important to their specific estate plan. Of course, your estate planning attorney is always willing to answer any and all questions that come about during this process. The next appointment is typically a meeting to review the completed worksheet, double-check to make sure specific information has been covered, and answer any and all questions. At this point, the proper documents are drafted. One more meeting is required to ensure that each and every document is properly executed and brought into effect in accordance with Indiana law.