Business Details
25 Years
experience
Elder Law & Estate Planning Services in Noblesville
Kincaid Law Group is a Noblesville-based legal practice dedicated to providing personalized counsel in elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. Founded in 2001, our firm combines over two decades of experience with a client-centered approach to address complex legal needs. We specialize in guiding families through probate administration, trust creation, and guardianship matters while prioritizing asset protection and long-term care planning. Our services extend across central Indiana, offering tailored solutions for individuals navigating end-of-life planning, disability-related legal challenges, and intergenerational wealth transfer.With a focus on proactive legal strategies, we help clients establish comprehensive estate plans that minimize court involvement and ensure their wishes are honored. Our team remains committed to staying current with evolving elder law regulations to deliver reliable, forward-thinking representation.
Services
Estate Planning
Medicaid Planning
Probate Administration
Powers of Attorney
Guardianship Services
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized experience in Indiana elder law
- Our practice focuses exclusively on estate planning and Medicaid compliance
- We provide personalized counsel tailored to each family's unique circumstances
- Our local expertise covers central Indiana's specific legal requirements
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the legal planning process
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients establish comprehensive legal frameworks for asset distribution and end-of-life care preferences. We create customized wills, trusts, and advance directives to ensure your wishes are honored while minimizing probate complications. Our Indiana-specific expertise addresses tax implications and guardianship arrangements for minor children.
Medicaid Planning
We develop Medicaid eligibility strategies for nursing home care and in-home support services. Our planning considers asset protection while meeting program requirements for aged, blind, and disabled individuals. We update plans as regulations change to maintain compliance with Indiana's Medicaid requirements for long-term care benefits.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide executors through estate settlement processes including asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution of inheritances. We help determine when formal probate is necessary versus simplified affidavit processes, working to minimize court involvement while ensuring proper administration of decedents' estates.
Powers of Attorney
We draft durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions, allowing clients to designate trusted agents for decision-making during incapacity. Our documents specify scope limitations and activation conditions to protect clients' interests while maintaining legal compliance for third-party recognition.
Guardianship Services
We assist families in establishing guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults, including court petition preparation and representation. Our services cover temporary and permanent guardianship arrangements for personal care decisions and financial management when individuals cannot make informed choices independently.
People
Steven W. Kincaid
Attorney & Founder
Steven W. Kincaid founded the firm in 2001 after graduating from Indiana University School of Law in 1992. With over 20 years of experience in Noblesville, he specializes in estate planning, Medicaid applications, and probate administration while maintaining active involvement in central Indiana's legal community.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need in Indiana?
Indiana residents should have a will, durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and living will. Trusts may be recommended for probate avoidance or specific asset protection needs.
How can Medicaid planning help with nursing home costs?
Our Medicaid planning strategies help qualify for benefits covering long-term care while protecting family assets through legal exemptions and transfer strategies compliant with Indiana regulations.
What happens if someone dies without a will in Indiana?
Indiana intestacy laws determine asset distribution. Probate court appoints an administrator, and assets go to surviving family members according to statutory guidelines rather than the decedent's wishes.
What's the difference between guardianship and power of attorney?
Power of attorney is voluntarily created while guardianship requires court appointment. Guardianship involves more oversight but provides legally enforceable authority when someone becomes incapacitated without prior planning.
How long does probate take in Indiana?
Simple estates may complete probate in 6-12 months, while complex cases with disputes or Medicaid recovery can take longer. Our firm works to streamline the process through proper documentation and court communication.
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