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Hotz Law Firm HOTZ LAW PROVIDES TRUSTED LEGAL GUIDANCE AND TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES.

FOCUSING ON PROBATE AND ESTATE PLANNING, ELDER LAW, LITIGATION, BUSINESS LAW, AND PERSONAL INJURY.

10/23/2026

If you've never been inside a courtroom, it's understandable if the process feels intimidating.

And if your only reference point is television, you might have a very different idea of what actually happens.

Court proceedings can involve hearings, motions, evidence, testimony, arguments, negotiations, and judicial decisions. Every case is different, and the process depends on the type of legal matter involved.

The more you understand about the process, the less mysterious it can feel.

Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside an Indiana courtroom?

Drop your questions in the comments. We may answer them in a future post.

Not every legal problem ends with someone standing in front of a judge.In fact, many legal matters involve work that hap...
10/22/2026

Not every legal problem ends with someone standing in front of a judge.

In fact, many legal matters involve work that happens long before a courtroom becomes necessary.

Depending on the situation, that can include:

• Negotiations
• Demand letters
• Settlement discussions
• Mediation
• Contract review
• Document preparation
• Pre-litigation strategy

The courtroom is one part of the legal process, not necessarily the starting point.

Understanding your options early can help you make informed decisions about what comes next.

Save this post if you've ever wondered what happens before a case reaches court.

A will is an important part of an estate plan. But it's not necessarily the entire plan.Depending on your circumstances,...
10/21/2026

A will is an important part of an estate plan. But it's not necessarily the entire plan.

Depending on your circumstances, your estate planning review may also involve:

• Trust documents
• Beneficiary designations
• Powers of attorney
• Healthcare-related documents
• Property ownership
• Business ownership documents

The pieces of an estate plan can work together, which is why reviewing the overall plan matters. Instead of asking only, “Do I still have a will?”

Ask:

“Does my entire plan still reflect what I want?”

Save this post for your next estate-planning conversation.

Worried you have to give away everything to qualify for Medicaid? Good news: Medicaid has strict asset limits, but prima...
10/20/2026

Worried you have to give away everything to qualify for Medicaid? Good news: Medicaid has strict asset limits, but primary residences (under equity limits), a vehicle, and personal property are legally exempt.

Why it matters: This prevents unnecessary impoverishment. You don't have to lose your family home just to get the medical care you need. 🏡🚗

When was the last time you actually reviewed your estate plan?Creating an estate plan is an important step, but life doe...
10/19/2026

When was the last time you actually reviewed your estate plan?

Creating an estate plan is an important step, but life doesn't stop changing after you sign the documents.

Maybe your family looks different. Maybe you've bought or sold property. Maybe your financial circumstances have changed. Maybe the people you originally named are no longer the people you would choose.

That doesn't automatically mean your documents need to change. But it does mean they're worth reviewing.

Ask yourself:

• Has anything significant changed since my documents were created?
• Do my documents still reflect my wishes?
• Have I reviewed my beneficiary designations?
• Are the people I've named still the people I want making decisions?

October is a great time for a Q4 review.

There's a lot more to practicing law than what you see during a client meeting or courtroom appearance.A one-hour meetin...
10/16/2026

There's a lot more to practicing law than what you see during a client meeting or courtroom appearance.

A one-hour meeting might be followed by hours of work behind the scenes.

That can include:

📄 Reviewing documents
⚖️ Researching applicable law
📝 Drafting documents
📞 Communicating with clients and other parties
🔎 Preparing evidence
📋 Planning next steps

Follow Hotz Law Firm for more behind-the-scenes content featuring Attorney Michael Hotz!

An accident can leave you dealing with a lot at once.Injuries. Vehicle damage. Insurance companies. Missed work. Questio...
10/15/2026

An accident can leave you dealing with a lot at once.
Injuries. Vehicle damage. Insurance companies. Missed work. Questions about what happens next.

If you're involved in a crash, start with the basics:

• Check for injuries and seek medical attention when needed.
• Move somewhere safe when possible.
• Contact the appropriate authorities.
• Exchange necessary information.
• Document the scene when it's safe to do so.
• Take photographs of relevant damage and conditions.
• Keep records related to the accident.

And remember: don't assume you know who is legally responsible just from what happened at first glance. The facts and evidence matter.

Your business probably has a year-end checklist.Financials. Goals. Operations. Staffing. Planning for the year ahead.But...
10/14/2026

Your business probably has a year-end checklist.

Financials. Goals. Operations. Staffing. Planning for the year ahead.

But here's another question:

Does your legal strategy have a year-end checklist?

Q4 can be a good time to review:

• Ownership documents
• Operating agreements
• Buy-sell arrangements
• Contracts
• Succession plans
• Estate planning connected to business ownership

Your business changes over time. Your legal documents may need to change with it.

If you're planning for 2027, don't forget the legal side of the equation.

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Think Medicare pays for long-term nursing home residency? Think again. Medicare only covers short-term rehab (up to 100 ...
10/13/2026

Think Medicare pays for long-term nursing home residency? Think again. Medicare only covers short-term rehab (up to 100 days) following a hospital stay.

Why it matters: Relying on Medicare for long-term care means you could be hit with massive, unexpected out-of-pocket bills that drain your life savings in months. 🏥

Harvest season can make rural roads look very different.Large agricultural equipment may take up significant portions of...
10/12/2026

Harvest season can make rural roads look very different.

Large agricultural equipment may take up significant portions of the roadway, travel slowly, have limited visibility, and make wide turns.

That means drivers need to give themselves more time and space.

If you come up behind farm equipment:

🚜 Slow down.
🚜 Stay alert.
🚜 Don't assume it's safe to pass.
🚜 Watch for turns into fields and driveways.
🚜 Give the equipment plenty of room.

And if an accident does happen, don't automatically assume responsibility based solely on what type of vehicle was involved.

The specific facts of the incident matter.

Save this post before your next drive through rural Grant County.

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Marion, IN
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