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Is a Living Will the Same Thing as a Last Will and Testament?

The world of estate planning can be confusing to those who have never encountered it before. You might be estate planning for the first time, and while you are likely aware that you need a will, you might also wonder if you need a living will. You may not even be sure what the difference [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:56:57-05:00April 22nd, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

The Importance of Creating a Long-Term Care Plan

As we get older, it may become more difficult for us to take care of ourselves physically and financially. A long-term care plan can prepare you for the future and make sure your wishes are adhered to, even if you are incapacitated. Long-term care plans can also take some of the pressure off your family [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:06-05:00April 8th, 2022|Elder care, Estate Planning|0 Comments

How Do Taxes Affect Estate Planning In Kentucky?  

You have worked hard for the better part of your life to accumulate a fair amount of assets that you intend to pass down to your heirs. One thing that is important to consider are estate and inheritance taxes. Do taxes affect your estate planning here in Kentucky? Currently, federal estate tax is applied if [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:12-05:00March 25th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Advantages and Disadvantages of Revocable Living Trusts

Many people mistakenly think that creating an estate plan simply requires you to create a will detailing how your assets will be distributed upon your death. However, estate plans are often more complicated than that, even if you have a smaller estate. One estate tool you may consider adding to your estate plan is a [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:17-05:00March 25th, 2022|Trusts|0 Comments

Power of Attorney is a Necessary Part of Estate Planning

As we get older, it becomes more likely that we will suffer from medical condition that affects our physical health or cognitive abilities. That is why it is so important to assign decision making power to another person by creating a power of attorney (POA). The person you choose (referred to as your ‘agent’) will [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:36-05:00March 4th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Are You Planning for Long-Term Care?

When Kentucky residents think about long-term care plans, they probably think about planning for an eventuality in which they need to stay at an assisted-living facility or nursing home for a period of time due to old age or declining health. That is definitely one part of it, but there is much more that needs [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:40-05:00February 17th, 2022|Elder care, Long Term Care|0 Comments

How Does a Special Needs Trust Help Your Family?

When you begin estate planning, you may start to think of how you will pay for nursing home care if you need it. While Medicaid can cover nursing home expenses, there are certain financial requirements that must be met in order to qualify for benefits. One significant requirement is that you must have only minimal [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:46-05:00February 2nd, 2022|Trusts|0 Comments

Do Wills Have Limits?

A will is one of the most basic and essential estate documents, but do wills have limits? Yes, because there are many laws and documents that govern how your assets may be transferred, regardless of what is contained in your will. Retirement accounts Usually, the beneficiaries named on 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts and pensions are [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:51-05:00January 20th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Should You Talk to Your Adult Children About Your Estate Plan?

It’s not easy to think about your own mortality. And it might be worrying to think about how your loved ones are going to get by once you’re gone. But you can’t let these fears paralyze you into inaction. Instead, you need to take the steps necessary to ensure that you have a sound estate [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:57:57-05:00January 11th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments
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