2026-07-16

How to File a Quitclaim Deed for Family Property Transfers

A suburban librarian shares her experience filing an Indiana quitclaim deed using LawDepot, avoiding high lawyer fees while navigating the due-on-sale trap.

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2026-07-13

Writing an Independent Contractor Agreement for a Home Renovation

A suburban librarian's guide to using LawDepot for home renovation contracts, covering Indiana legal quirks, scope of work, and avoiding contractor disputes.

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2026-07-05

Creating a Personal Property Memorandum for Heirlooms at the Table

A librarian’s guide to using a Personal Property Memorandum for heirlooms in Indiana, avoiding legal pitfalls while managing family treasures at home.

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2026-07-04

How to File a Tax Extension Online After Your CPA Retires

Learn how to file a federal tax extension using Form 4868 when your family CPA retires, based on one librarian's experience managing her parents' estate.

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2026-07-03

Online Will Makers Compared: Price, State Coverage, and Output Format

The following table summarizes the base costs and primary service models for prominent digital estate planning tools. Prices reflect the entry-level indivi

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2026-07-03

Writing a Promissory Note for Family Loans Using Online Legal Tools

A suburban librarian's guide to writing a family promissory note in Indiana, covering IRS gift tax rules, interest rates, and preserving relationships.

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2026-06-24

How to Create a Bill of Sale for a Deceased Parent's Vehicle

Learn how to draft a Bill of Sale for a deceased parent's car using LawDepot, navigate Indiana's small estate rules, and handle direct title transfers.

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2026-06-21

Filing Taxes for Basement Rental Income After Using E-file Online

A librarian's guide to filing rental income taxes in Indiana. Learn about Schedule E, 1099-K thresholds, and mixed-use depreciation from the kitchen table.

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2026-06-18

How to Make a Living Will for Medical Decisions Without a Lawyer

A librarian's guide to creating an Indiana-specific living will and medical directive using LawDepot, focusing on values-based planning at the kitchen table.

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2026-06-15

Filing Your Final Tax Return for a Deceased Parent Online

A librarian's guide to filing a deceased parent's final return. Using E-file to handle Form 1040, Form 1310, and foreign income quirks from the kitchen table.

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2026-06-08

How to File a Transfer on Death Deed Without Attorneys

A librarian's guide to filing an Indiana Transfer on Death Deed using DIY legal tools to keep your family home out of probate without high attorney fees.

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2026-06-04

Protect Your Digital Assets With a DIY Estate Planning Tool

A suburban librarian shares her experience using WillMaker to manage digital assets and avoid the digital lockout trap after her father's passing.

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2026-05-30

Setting Up a Revocable Living Trust for Your Family Online

A suburban librarian shares her hands-on experience using online tools to set up an Indiana living trust, from software data entry to the county recorder.

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2026-05-28

Create a Legal Power of Attorney for Aging Parents Without a Lawyer

A 47-year-old librarian shares her experience using LawDepot to create a Power of Attorney in Indiana, avoiding high legal fees while managing an aging parent.

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2026-05-27

Best Online Will Software for DIY Planning at Your Kitchen Table

A suburban librarian shares her three-year journey using WillMaker and LawDepot to handle estate planning at home after her father's passing in 2023.

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2026-05-25

Best Legal Document Software for Beginners Doing Estate Planning

A suburban Indianapolis librarian shares her experience using DIY legal software for estate planning after her father's passing in 2023. Real tips for beginners.

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2026-05-24

How to Update Your Widowed Mother's Will Using WillMaker Online

A suburban librarian's guide to updating a widowed mother's will in Indiana using WillMaker Online, avoiding high legal fees and complex codicils.

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2026-05-17

Filing Your Own Taxes After Your Family CPA Retires This Year

A suburban librarian shares her experience moving from a family CPA to DIY tax filing using E-file, LawDepot, and WillMaker after her father passed away.

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2026-05-13

Best Way to Organize Legal Documents After a Parent Passes Away

A suburban librarian shares her hands-on system for organizing estate documents after her father's passing, from filing cabinet audits to DIY legal software.

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2026-05-11

Creating a Simple Rental Agreement for a Basement Tenant with LawDepot

A suburban Indianapolis librarian shares her 2026 experience using DIY software to create a legally sound Indiana basement rental agreement for her mother.

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2026-05-09

The Kitchen Table Attorney: What Three Years of DIY'ing Wills After Dad Died Taught a Librarian

A 2026 update on using WillMaker, LawDepot, and E-file for DIY estate planning from a librarian's perspective. Real-world costs and Indiana law tips.

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