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How should I talk to my parents about their estate plan?
As your parents age, you need to start looking towards the future. While nobody really likes to talk about the end of their life, it is an important conversation to have with your parents. Putting a Kentucky estate plan into place is important. It is something that...
Why should I know about a revocable living trust?
There are numerous estate planning tools you can use to ensure your heirs receive your assets after you are gone. A revocable living trust is a very useful tool in this case, but only when creators use it correctly. Here are some important points to keep in mind when...
What are the warning signs of elder abuse?
Elder abuse in Kentucky can take many different forms. There are usually warning signs present that an elderly loved one is experiencing abuse at the hands of a caretaker, but they can be difficult to recognize. You may mistake them for symptoms of mental...
Wills vs. trusts: which one is right for you?
Just because you have an estate plan doesn’t mean you have a complete understanding of how it will work. And if you don’t understand it, how will you explain your wishes to your family? Many people — no matter what point they are in life — have difficulty...
Is it time to revisit your estate plan?
As a resident of Kentucky who already has your estate plan prepared, the only thing left to do is revisit it every few years to see if it needs any updating. You want your estate plan to reflect the most recent circumstances in your life, after all. You may even find...
Can you set up a trust for your pets?
Your pets are a part of your family. Like children, they are completely dependent on your care. If something happens to you, do you have a plan for your pet? In Kentucky, you can create a trust specifically for the care of your pet. Estate planning does not only...
What types of guardianship does Kentucky allow?
When an elderly person becomes unable to perform the activities of daily living on his or her own, the courts may decide to appoint a guardian. The same is true if the individual can no longer manage his or her finances. In Kentucky, guardianship forms a legal...
Should my power of attorney change as I age?
The purpose of a power of attorney (POA) is to appoint an agent to look after the best interests of an individual if they are unable to. This can apply to a durable power of attorney where the designated person (known as an Attorney-in-Fact) makes decisions regarding...
Supporting you at every stage
Planning for the future is, unfortunately, not something you can do once and then forget about. In Kentucky, laws change frequently. This means that the plans you made a few years ago may no longer be entirely appropriate. At Kentucky Elderlaw, PLLC, we understand the...
Help yourself help your parents
Your parents have always been there for you, but soon you might need to return the favor. Make sure your parents get the help they need, without sacrificing your retirement. It can be difficult to watch your parents reach a stage of life where they need help, and just...
