We have moved! Our Louisville location has moved to 661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200, Louisville KY 40222
Many articles about estate planning promote using trusts as a way to help property escape the time-consuming and costly probate process. When property is owned by the trust, it does not become part of a person's estate when they die, and so it skips probate. By contrast, a will instructs the court and executor how [...]
No matter how carefully we prepare for the unexpected, life has a way of throwing challenges our way as we age. A sudden need for an expensive medical procedure or the cost of long-term care in a nursing home can quickly put a strain on vital financial resources. For many seniors, the fear of draining [...]
Having a comprehensive estate plan is something that every Kentucky resident should consider, regardless of their age, health, family, or financial situation. It is a way to ensure that they are protecting not just their loved ones, but also themselves. Most people are aware of what wills can do as part of an estate plan. [...]
For most residents of Kentucky, a will left by a parent or other relative is assumed to be valid and to be enforceable as written. In some cases, however, the will or a specific bequest may be invalid, and one or more of the beneficiaries may wish to challenge the validity of the will or [...]
As our parents age they may find that the world around them has changed in ways they may not understand. This makes them vulnerable to scammers in Kentucky and elsewhere who prey on those who are trusting and polite and have significant savings or own a home. Seniors may be afraid to report that they [...]
The estate planning process provides resources to allow estate planners to make a plan for incapacity. Preparing for incapacity is one of the many purposes of the estate planning process and one of the many reasons it is important to understand what the process is and how to engage in it. There are two types [...]
Many Kentucky families know the challenges of caring for an aging loved one. Relatives often face complex medical and personal needs, and caregivers shoulder essential responsibilities every day. For those seeking help for family caregivers, an elder law attorney can provide guidance and support, offering valuable services to ease the burden and protect both the [...]
You may have cared for a senior loved one for many years, but eventually the task becomes too burdensome, and you may find that the best care option for your loved one is to enter a nursing home. It is no secret that nursing home care in Kentucky is prohibitively expensive. Most people plan on [...]
When most people think about estate planning, a will is the first thing that comes to mind, and with good reason. Wills are straightforward, affordable to set up, and revocable. There are many legitimate reasons to organize one’s estate with a will, but it isn’t the right solution for everyone. Alternative estate planning tools abound, [...]
Developing an estate plan should not wait until you are in a nursing home or hospital. Putting off estate planning can delay the transfer of assets to heirs, cause stress for your family, increase cost and may lead courts to take away decision making from you and your family. Your estate plan should address these [...]
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