Law Firm Overview

When you lose a loved one, the last thing you want is stress. Whether you are a beneficiary or an attorney, if you need assistance with administering the estate, we can help you.

Some services include evaluating or filing a claim for or against the estate; finding the right auction company or realtor to assist in selling the assets and real estate; completing the inheritance tax returns for residents or non-residents; preparation of accountings or assisting with any aspects of the estate. Family conflict may arise if you do not have a correct understanding of the process of probate administration, or know which assets fall under "probate." Having a Will or no Will determines who inherits.

No matter what stage the estate is in, if your loved one lived in Indiana or had assets in Indiana I can help you. I provide guidance to my clients to accomplish the tasks, or I can do all aspects to complete the estate administration or inheritance tax issues.

Arlene (Howe) Kline has been assisting and consulting attorneys for over fifteen years. Compare attorneys to doctors. If you have a heart problem – you want a heart specialist. Arlene has facilitated the closing of estates (prior to her assistance) remained opened for ten to fifteen years by providing guidance to the personal representative or attorney or preparing the final accounting and pleadings. Don't let that happen to your decedent's estate.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills
• Real Estate Law
• Land Use & Zoning
• Estate Administration
• Probate Litigation
• Guardianships

Honors and Awards

• Chairman VITA Tax Program, 2002 - 2004
• Dean Lipstein Gold Pro Bono Award
• Fraternity Phi Delta Phi (External Affairs Officer), 2003
• Civil Mediator, 2005

Classes and Seminars

• Speaker, Indianapolis Paralegal Association
• Speaker, IVY Tech College
• Speaker, Paralegal Program, Indianapolis Bar Associate

West Practice Categories

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Trusts, Wills, Litigation & Appeals, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning