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Indianapolis attorney Curtis E. Shirley represents individuals, families, and clients referred by other attorneys in a wide range of inheritance disputes. Mr. Shirley is a lawyer other attorneys trust with their clients. Referring attorneys continue to be involved, and continue to represent their client after Mr. Shirley has completed his task.

Passing a business from one generation to another frequently causes family problems, and without excellent planning will usually result in litigation. Experienced attorneys call on Mr. Shirley to assist in drafting documents that work; however, if another attorney causes mistakes, Mr. Shirley can help resolve the situation. There are many options available to avoid selling the family business because of death taxes.

Unfortunately as baby boomers age, too many people use powers of attorney to prey on the elderly. Funds turn up missing from joint bank accounts. Financial advisors recommend annuities and other improper investments just for the higher commissions. The unsavory get their names on joint bank accounts, or change beneficiary forms on insurance policies and retirement plans to avoid probate court supervision, and hope that it is too late to file suit by the time disinherited family members find out.

For those that marry more than once, children and step children inevitably fight over what is fair. Caretakers who inherit over family members inevitably results in litigation. The Law Office of Curtis E. Shirley helps to resolve these with sound judgment and successful strategies, in a professional and discreet manner.