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What Are A Personal Representative’s Obligations?

Personal representatives accept a weight of trust and level of legal obligation not for the faint of heart. Whether named in the will or appointed by the court, duties placed upon them require a delicate balance balance to the interests of both the deceased and beneficiaries. A perceived failure to abide in good faith to [...]

By |2025-07-17T13:35:58-04:00October 13th, 2022|Elder care, Estate Planning|Comments Off on What Are A Personal Representative’s Obligations?

Can I use a trust to qualify for Medicaid?

As we enter our twilight years, Medicaid becomes much more important, if not vital, to our long-term planning. After all, nursing homes can cost well over $100,000 a year, and this cost is not covered by Medicare. And, for each dollar that goes to your long-term care or the nursing home, another dollar is taken [...]

By |2025-08-13T17:30:32-04:00September 29th, 2022|Estate Planning, Medicaid|Comments Off on Can I use a trust to qualify for Medicaid?

Obtaining a Power of Attorney for a Parent with Dementia

Receiving a dementia diagnosis for an elderly parent can be emotionally devastating. You and your family will have a lot of choices to make during this very difficult time, including who will make certain decisions for your parent. The process can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially if you are going through it while trying to [...]

By |2025-07-17T13:55:47-04:00September 22nd, 2022|Power of attorney|Comments Off on Obtaining a Power of Attorney for a Parent with Dementia

How to Disinherit an Adult Child

Family relationships can be complicated, to put it nicely, and you may conclude that you do not want to leave an inheritance to your adult child. Perhaps there is bad blood between you and your child, or perhaps you simply feel your child does not need the inheritance, and you would rather leave your estate [...]

By |2025-07-30T14:28:05-04:00September 9th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on How to Disinherit an Adult Child

What is an Inter-vivos Trust?

Estate planning can provide benefits for you and your loved ones, but it does come with a lot of terminology that you may find unfamiliar or intimidating. One such estate planning vocabulary term could be “living trusts,” also known as inter-vivos trusts. These estate planning tools can help during your lifetime and allow your assets [...]

By |2025-07-17T14:45:40-04:00September 1st, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on What is an Inter-vivos Trust?

Contesting a Will in Kentucky

When Kentuckians sign their wills, they assume that the probate court will give legal effect to the terms of the will as written. Occasionally, however, an heir of the deceased will feel cheated by the will’s specific bequests. In such cases, the heir’s only remedy is contesting the will. Timing to Contest a Will in [...]

By |2025-07-23T11:42:51-04:00August 19th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Contesting a Will in Kentucky

Health Care Surrogate: What They Can and Cannot Do

Preparing for the future is more than just wills or retirement plans; it's also about making clear decisions about your healthcare, especially for times when you might not be able to speak for yourself. For Kentucky residents, one of the most effective ways to ensure your medical wishes are honored is by designating a health [...]

By |2025-07-23T11:40:31-04:00August 2nd, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Health Care Surrogate: What They Can and Cannot Do

Talking to Your Parents About Their Will

Thanks to Hollywood, many people picture the reading of a will as a dramatic event, with family gathered around a long table, anxiously awaiting to hear what’s been left to them. The scene often ends with either heartfelt gratitude or bitter disappointment. But in real life, talking to your parents about their will ahead of [...]

By |2025-07-30T13:35:50-04:00July 21st, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Talking to Your Parents About Their Will

Are Your Parents at Risk with DIY Estate Planning?

Do you or your parents think that estate planning looks easy? If so, then you’re in the same boat as a lot of Kentuckians. But don’t let the perception of simpleness dupe you into thinking that you can forego formal estate planning or that you can successfully create the estate plan that you need on [...]

By |2025-07-30T13:40:03-04:00July 19th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Are Your Parents at Risk with DIY Estate Planning?

How Can I Revoke My Will?

It’s common to make changes to a will. In fact, good estate planning attorneys recommend that their clients update their wills regularly, and especially after any major life changes. Sometimes these updates require only minor changes or additions. Sometimes they require revoking a will. There are different options for revoking your will. Options for revoking [...]

By |2025-08-13T17:30:41-04:00July 7th, 2022|Estate Planning|Comments Off on How Can I Revoke My Will?
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