As we age, certain tasks become more difficult. We may have difficulty with basic household chores, hygiene or we may have medical needs with which we require help. Still, not everyone wants to or can afford to stay in a residential care facility when they can no longer care for themselves. You may just want [...]

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, deciding to disinherit 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 [...]

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 [...]

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. Currently, federal estate tax is applied if a person’s combined gross assets and previous gifts that [...]

You have probably heard the term, “elder law” but you may not fully understand what it is or where or when it applies. The loose definition of elder law is a set of laws that concern legal issues surrounding older people. What is meant by older people is generally people over the age of 65 [...]

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 [...]

The need for long-term care planning is extensive. In fact, studies show that as many as 70% of elderly individuals will need long-term care at some point in their lives. The truth of the matter is that many of these individuals are woefully unprepared for this long-term care, which means that when the time comes, [...]

Our elderly parents have a lot of pride in being able to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, sometimes our elderly parents reach a point where mentally they cannot make good decisions regarding their personal care and/or financial affairs. For example, they may no longer be able to handle their banking or could even be taken [...]

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 [...]

Many Kentucky families have had the experience of taking care of an aging relative. These relatives can have complicated medical and personal issues. Caregivers have an important relationship with their elderly relative and perform important tasks. Along with caregivers, an elder law attorney can offer valuable services. Elder law attorneys work with seniors and their [...]