John A. Cremer
John Cremer has practiced in the areas of estate and trust planning, administration and litigation in Indianapolis for 20 years, maintaining a statewide practice representing both plaintiffs and defendants in various estate and trust related disputes. He has also served as co-counsel to assist lawyers with estate and trust litigation.
Areas of Practice:
Trusts and Estate Litigation
Estate Planning
Estate Administration
Appellate Practice
Bar Admissions:
Indiana, 1989
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1989
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Education:
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1989 J.D.
Indiana University, 1986 B.A.
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Published Works:
Henry's Indiana Probate Law and Practice, (Co-Author), Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., 2005
"To What Extent May Non Probate Transfers Be Made to Defeat the Spousal Election Under I.C. 29-1-3-1?", Res Gestae, 2001
"New Tax Laws Provide Relief for Families", Indy's Child, December, 1997
"Powers of Attorney Their Usefulness and Concern", Indy's Child, January, 1997
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Classes/Seminars Taught:
Dementia Pathology and Assessment- Midwest Estate Tax & Business Planning Institute 2012
"Legislative Changes to the Indiana Trust Code and POA Act from a Litigation Perspective", Allen County Bar Association, 2005
"Direct Exam Demonstration of Attorney who Drafted Estate Plan and Treating Physician for Probate Litigation Seminar", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), 2004
"Summary of Recent Probate and Trust Decisions", ICLEF, 2004
"The Presumption of Undue Influence in Fiduciary Transactions", Indianapolis Bar Association, 2004
"Summary of Recent Probate Decisions", ICLEF, 2004
"Trust Litigation", ICLEF, 2001
"Will Contests", ICLEF, 2000
"Recent Discussions in Probate and Trust Litigation", ICLEF, 1999
"Trust Litigation", ICLEF, 1998
"Unforeseen Consequences of Dying Without a Will", Senior Community Group, 1997
"Will Contests", ICLEF, 1997
"Indiana's Dead Man's Statutes: An Overview", ICLEF, 1997
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Professional Associations and Memberships:
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Probate Litigation ICLEF Seminar, 1994 - 2004, Co-Chair
Indianapolis Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis