Questions We Hear
From Families Like Yours

Yes — absolutely. Your immigration status does not affect your right to create a will or trust in the United States. Estate planning is especially important for non-citizens, because without a plan, Indiana's intestacy laws determine how your assets are distributed and those rules may not reflect your family's circumstances at all.

A U.S. will generally governs assets located in the United States. For assets held abroad — real estate, bank accounts, or business interests in your home country — you may need a separate will or legal instrument under that country's law. We help you coordinate your U.S. estate plan with international considerations.

Yes. You can name anyone as a beneficiary in your will or trust, regardless of where they live or their citizenship status. We ensure the proper legal language is used so that cross-border distributions are as smooth as possible.

Your estate plan remains valid and enforceable regardless of your visa or immigration status at the time of death. However, if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen, the unlimited marital deduction may not apply. A Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT) may be a critical planning tool in this situation.

Absolutely. We provide full legal services in English, Korean (한국어), and Chinese (中文). You should never have to make important legal decisions in a language you are not fully comfortable with. From the initial consultation through document signing, we make sure you understand every word.