We have moved! Our Louisville location has moved to 661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200, Louisville KY 40222
There are many aspects of life that demand people in Kentucky’s attention. Daily life provides enough to worry about plus people try to plan for future aspects of their lives as well. As people deal with these aspects of life it is easy to overlook one of the only guarantees of life, which is the [...]
Many people are familiar with the term "community property" from its role in divorce under the laws of certain states. Under a law that went into effect in 2020, it can also be important for estate planning here in Kentucky. The Kentucky Community Property Trust Act allows married couples to choose to make community property [...]
There are many people in Kentucky who wonder how they will pay for their care when they get older. Many older people require specialized care, such as one receives in a nursing home. These facilities are extremely expensive, costing thousands of dollars each month. But with careful planning, a person can qualify for Medicaid which [...]
As we grow older, we have new issues and concerns to deal with that we never had to before. Health issues, Medicaid issues and related concerns are all relatively new to us and we need to adapt. One issue most people are not prepared for when they grow older is the prevalence of scamming. According [...]
Your estate plan is in the rearview mirror. Completed years ago, you are proud of the fact that you created a simple will that provides directives as to whom inherits your assets and personal belongings. You think that you can rest easy now. But wait. Your life and financial circumstances have significantly changed since you [...]
You should consider what happens if you suffer health problems or suddenly die. There steps that can be taken now as part of your estate planning. These actions can help assure that your wishes are carried out and that your family is protected. Health care You can formally document your directions on health care before [...]
Even those residents of Kentucky who have over their years put together some savings may discover that the cost of staying in a nursing home or other facility will just be too much. They may also realize the difficult choice they face between providing for their own medical and personal care and leaving a legacy [...]
Not knowing what the future will hold, many individuals and families in Kentucky and elsewhere seek to get their affairs in order. One way to do this is to have a will in one’s estate plan. While one likely understands the importance of this document when it comes to designating how assets and property will [...]
Probate is essentially the legal process of estate administration that takes place when someone passes away. Probate administration settles the debts and taxes of the decedent’s estate, and where directed, distributes inheritances and gifts. Whether there is a will or not, probate will take place except in some cases where the estate is very small, [...]
For most Kentuckians, the law of estates and trusts is like a foreign country. Without a map or guide, they can easily become lost among a forest of unfamiliar legal terms and procedures that may appear to be the rites of a private society. Perhaps the best way to avoid these disconcerting circumstances is to [...]
Louisville Location:
661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200
Louisville KY 40222
Phone: 502-581-1111
Fax: 502-895-8988
Hours – 8:30-5:00 M-F
Bowling Green Location:
941 Lehman Avenue, Suite 101
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-467-0002
Fax: 502-895-8988
Hours – By appointment only
Shepherdsville Location:
162 S. Buckman Street
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Phone: 502-955-1005
Hours – 9:00-4:00 M-Th
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