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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
read more →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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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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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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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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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.
read more →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.
read more →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.
read more →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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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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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.
read more →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.
read more →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.
read more →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.
read more →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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