Business Details
Trusted Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorneys in Terre Haute
Nattkemper Law Office is a law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in estate planning, Medicaid planning, elder law, and probate administration. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys serve individuals and families in Vigo County, Clay County, Parke County, Sullivan County, and Vermillion County. We prioritize understanding the unique needs of our clients, offering personalized guidance to navigate complex legal matters related to aging, asset protection, and end-of-life planning. Our team combines deep local knowledge with specialized expertise in wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and Medicaid eligibility. We are committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.Our attorneys, including C. Don Nattkemper, Jared A. Farnsworth, and Kaylee S. Senteney, bring diverse backgrounds in real estate, business law, and military service to ensure well-rounded legal counsel. We focus on building long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing transparency, ethical practices, and meticulous attention to detail. Our goal is to simplify legal processes for families, ensuring peace of mind through tailored estate planning strategies. We actively engage with the Terre Haute community, leveraging our local roots to address the specific needs of Hoosier families. By combining experience with a dedication to continuous legal education, we strive to remain at the forefront of evolving elder law and estate planning practices.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Elder Law
Probate Administration
Wills & Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in estate and elder law planning.
- Our attorneys specialize in Medicaid eligibility and long-term care planning.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual family needs.
- Our team includes veterans and local community members with deep regional knowledge.
- We handle complex probate and trust administration with meticulous attention to detail.
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our attorneys address tax implications, guardianship designations, and succession planning for individuals and families. With a focus on long-term security, we help clients structure their estates to minimize probate complications and maximize inheritance value for beneficiaries.
Medicaid Planning
Our Medicaid eligibility specialists help families navigate nursing home costs and government benefit programs. We develop strategies to protect assets while meeting qualification requirements for elderly clients needing assisted living or home healthcare services. Through irrevocable trusts and gifting strategies, we ensure compliance with complex state and federal regulations while maintaining client dignity and care quality.
Probate Administration
We guide fiduciaries through the complete probate process from initial filings to final distributions. Our services include inventory preparation, debt settlement, tax filings, and dispute resolution for contested estates. We assist executors in meeting legal obligations while minimizing family conflicts during the transfer of real and personal property assets.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses age-related legal challenges including guardianship, abuse prevention, and veterans benefits. We help families establish powers of attorney, manage dementia-related legal issues, and implement home modification agreements. Our proactive approach focuses on maintaining client independence while ensuring legal protections against financial exploitation.
Wills & Trusts
We draft comprehensive wills and revocable/irrevocable trusts tailored to client objectives. Our documents address blended family dynamics, charitable giving, and special needs beneficiaries. We incorporate digital asset provisions and pet care trusts to reflect modern estate planning requirements while ensuring enforceability under Indiana law.
People
C. Don Nattkemper
Attorney
A Terre Haute native with 50+ years of legal experience, specializing in estate planning and probate. Graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1973 and has served the community through local bar associations.
Jared A. Farnsworth
Attorney
US Marine Corps veteran with combat experience, holding advanced tax law credentials. Focuses on estate planning and elder law, combining military discipline with compassionate client service since joining the firm in 2021.
Kaylee S. Senteney
Attorney
Terre Haute-born attorney specializing in Medicaid planning and estate documents. Joined the firm after graduating from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, bringing fresh perspective to elder law matters.
Questions
What areas do you serve for estate planning?
We serve clients throughout Vigo, Clay, Parke, Sullivan, and Vermillion Counties in Indiana with personalized estate planning services.
How can Medicaid planning help protect assets?
Our Medicaid planning strategies help protect assets while qualifying for benefits, ensuring access to quality long-term care without complete financial depletion.
What happens during probate administration?
Probate involves validating wills, inventorying assets, paying debts, and distributing estates under court supervision, which we manage efficiently for executors.
Do I need both a will and a trust?
While wills handle basic estate distribution, trusts offer additional control over asset management and probate avoidance, which we can customize for your needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Terre Haute office at (812) 232-5150 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys.
