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A lot of people think that estate planning is nothing more than throwing together a simple will to ensure that assets are passed on to immediate family members. While that might be true for some, others would benefit from a more thoughtful and detailed estate plan. Yet, many individuals put off this holistic estate planning [...]
Interested parties, whether beneficiaries or unnamed family members, concern themselves primarily with the question: “Who gets what?” With a valid will, they know the answer. Generally, under Kentucky law, wills require twoof witnesses who attest in the individuals’ presence that the documents are what they claim to be. General requirements Witnesses to a will remain [...]
Relationships between parents and children can be complicated. Over time, certain life events can break down once-strong relationships, sometimes leading to years of estrangement. As a parent, disinheriting a child from a will is a major decision. You may have various completely valid reasons for no longer wanting to leave your child an inheritance, but [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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Louisville KY 40222
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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