Articles Tagged with Estate Planning

The Quiet Side of Estate Planning: Protecting Families Before There’s a Crisis

Published on: November 11, 2025 | by Aaron Harshman

Most people don’t wake up thinking about estate planning. It’s one of those subjects that sits quietly in the background — easy to postpone until life reminds us how unpredictable it can be. But at Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC, we’ve seen firsthand how much peace of mind comes from preparing before there’s a crisis.

Planning So Care Comes Naturally

When families call us after a medical emergency or unexpected loss, they’re often in panic mode — trying to manage care, finances, and court procedures all at once. Estate planning is the opposite of that chaos. It’s calm, thoughtful, and proactive.

Key Considerations When Naming Your LLC

Published on: March 7, 2025 | by Michael R. Smith

Teenage-girl-smelling-a-red-rose-in-a-field-2190788809_728x483-1-300x199 What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.

William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II

Shakespeare may have been right about flowers, but about companies…not so much. Choosing the right name for your limited liability company (LLC) can be an important factor in its success. The name you select will not only represent your brand but will also serve as a legal identifier for your LLC. This article outlines key considerations for picking an LLC name, whether you’re forming a business entity or setting up a personal LLC, such as for estate planning. While this discussion focuses on Indiana LLCs, similar rules apply to LLCs across most states.