Atty. C. Daniel Yates
Dan Yates is of counsel to Bose McKinney & Evans and a member of the Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning Group. Dan counsels families, business owners, corporate executives and other individuals and businesses to formulate and achieve financial objectives.
Estate Administration & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 53+ Years Experience
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About C. Daniel Yates at a Glance
C. Daniel Yates is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, estate tax, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1973). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1973) and Indiana University (A.B. Indiana, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vincent Hospital Foundation (Board of Directors and secretary) Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc, (Planned Giving Advisory Board) Noble of Indiana (Planned Giving Advisory Board) Hoosier Art Salon (Board of Directors) D, and J. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C. Daniel Yates
- Dan Yates is of counsel to Bose McKinney & Evans and a member of the Estate and Wealth Transfer Planning Group
- Dan counsels families, business owners, corporate executives and other individuals and businesses to formulate and achieve financial objectives
- He provides clients with counsel regarding taxation, probate, philanthropic giving and other estate planning or business succession planning issues
- Dan has practiced law since 1973 and is a Board Certified Indiana Trust & Estate Lawyer, certified by the Trust & Estate Specialty Board
- He also is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
- He is extremely involved in many additional professional, civic and charitable organizations, and has received various awards, both for his professional qualifications and for his commitment to the community
- In September 2024, Dan was awarded Indiana’s highest honor - a Sagamore of the Wabash - by Governor Eric Holcomb
- Honors / Awards Best Lawyers 2014, 2019 Indianapolis Non-Profit / Charities Lawyer of the Year
- The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2026)
- Indiana Super Lawyers 2011-2022 (Estate Planning & Probate)
- AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Indiana University Presidents Circle (2018)
- IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design Spirit of Philanthropy Award (2016)
- FIVE STAR Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager Award (2013, 2012, 2009, 2008)
- Dean’s Advisory Council, Indiana University Herron School of Art and Design (2010)
- Indiana Lawyer‘s “Leadership in Law” Distinguished Barrister (2010)
- Distinguished fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Association Award (2009)
- Princeton Premier Business Leaders & Professionals Award (2009)
- co-chair of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Gala on September 26, 2009
- Worth’s Top 100 Attorneys in the Nation (2006-2009)
- Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington, Distinguished Service Award (2006)
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who
- Marquis Who’s Who (2008)
- Top Lawyers in America by Indiana Business Magazine (2008)
- The National Registry of Who’s Who
- Outstanding Lawyers of America
- fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
- Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (2007)
- Partner in Philanthropy Award sponsored by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc
- Seton Society of the St. Vincent Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
C. Daniel Yates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Daniel Yates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Trusts in Indianapolis
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Probate in Indianapolis
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Estate Planning & Probate in Indianapolis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Estate & Gift Tax in Indianapolis
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Indianapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose C. Daniel Yates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish C. Daniel Yates's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, estate tax, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
C. Daniel Yates brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, C. Daniel Yates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means C. Daniel Yates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues C. Daniel Yates Handles in Indianapolis
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