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How is Life Teaching Older Millennials Estate Planning?

For older Millennials, they are likely now getting to a point in their life where 60 is closer than 20, so “adulting” has become the norm, rather than something to get noticed. Indeed, more and more Millennials are buying homes, caring for their aging parents (and, sometimes, grandparents) and starting families, and all while facing [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:56:40-05:00May 23rd, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Estate Planning After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Alzheimer’s diagnoses are becoming more common. In fact, there are more than six million Americans living with the disease today, and that number is expected to double by 2050. An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be devastating for people living with the disease, their spouses, family members, and loved ones. Chances are, those who have been diagnosed [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:56:45-05:00May 5th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Understanding the Types of Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney (POA) is an important document to consider during the Kentucky estate planning process. These legal documents allow another person to act on your behalf if you are no longer able. There are several different types of power of attorney that you may want to have. General power of attorney A general [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:56:51-05:00April 29th, 2022|Estate Planning|0 Comments

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
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