By Matthew A. Griffith, Attorney A land trust is a revocable, inter vivos trust that holds title to real property, with a trustee holding legal title and the beneficiary retaining the right to direct the trustee and receive the benefits of ownership. In Indiana, land trusts are sometimes promoted at…
By Matthew A. Griffith, Attorney A land contract—also called a contract for deed or installment sale agreement—is a seller-financing arrangement where the buyer takes possession of real property and makes installment payments to the seller, who retains legal title until the purchase price is paid in full. In Indiana, land…
By Matthew A. Griffith, Attorney In Indiana, the eviction process—formally called an action for possession—is governed by IC § 32-31 (Landlord-Tenant Relations) and IC § 32-30-3 (Emergency Possessory Actions). A properly executed eviction in Marion County typically takes 3–6 weeks from notice to possession order; in surrounding counties, timelines can…
By Patty N. Xidias, Attorney Immigration scams cost victims thousands of dollars every year in Indiana and can result in deportation proceedings, missed filing deadlines, and permanent bars to legal status. The most dangerous scams involve notarios, unauthorized practitioners of law, and fraudulent “immigration consultants” who charge substantial fees for…
By Matthew A. Griffith, Attorney Indiana adopted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) in 2016 under IC § 32-39-3, giving fiduciaries—executors, trustees, agents under power of attorney, and guardians—a legal framework for accessing and managing digital assets after incapacity or death. Digital assets include email accounts,…
When a contract is breached, we pursue remedies including damages, specific performance, and injunctive relief. We handle non-payment, scope disputes, and non-compete violations.
Real estate disputes include boundary conflicts, seller disclosure claims, construction defects, and purchase agreement breaches. We represent buyers, sellers, and investors.
Estate and trust litigation arises when wills are contested, trustees are challenged, or beneficiaries disagree. We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in Indiana courts.
Business disputes threaten partnerships, operations, and value. We handle ownership conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, trade secret theft, and shareholder actions.
Liability protection separates your personal assets from your investment properties. We structure entities, insurance, and agreements to shield your portfolio.