Protecting Your Home from Medicaid Estate Recovery in Kentucky
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Protect your home from Medicaid estate recovery in Kentucky with smart legal strategies. Learn how to preserve assets while qualifying for benefits.
Probate in Kentucky: Costs, Timeline, & How to Avoid Delays Many Kentucky residents face more than just grief when losing a loved one. The surviving spouse often confronts an unfamiliar maze of probate fees, legal fees, and complex paperwork. The process of settling the decedent's estate can stretch for months or even years, draining both [...]
Estate planning is about protecting the people—and companions—you love most. For many of us, our dogs, cats, birds, and other pets are more than animals; they’re family. That’s why pets and estate planning should go hand-in-hand (or should we say hand-in-paw?). Taking steps to plan for your pets’ future ensures they continue to receive the [...]
Avoid the Pitfalls of Free Online Legal Documents: A Guide from Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC Navigating the complexities of estate planning, including Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Living Wills, and Wills, can often seem daunting. At Kentucky ElderLaw, we understand the importance of these legal tools in safeguarding your future and ensuring your wishes are [...]
Signs to Ensure the Safety of Elderly Loved Ones at Home Caring for elderly loved ones often involves more than just occasional check-ins and phone calls. Their ability to manage daily tasks and maintain a safe living environment can gradually diminish as they age. This decline can sometimes be so [...]
Transition Your Loved One to Independent Living Facilities With These Helpful Insights As the population ages, many seniors are considering their housing options with a keen eye on cost and lifestyle. Today's housing market, fraught with unpredictability, poses unique challenges for seniors living independently. One solution gaining traction is making [...]
Facing the imminent loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. As Elder Law Attorneys, we understand the importance of compassionate guidance during these difficult times. There are steps and considerations for you to take when navigating the loss of a loved one, both legally and emotionally. Gather [...]
In Kentucky, when a person is thinking about creating an estate plan, they are likely to know the basics of a will. However, wills are not the preferable option in every situation. For some, a trust might be better for them. There could be a perception that creating a trust is complicated and not worth the [...]
As painful as it may be to think about what is going to happen to your assets after you have passed on from this world, it is important to plan, nonetheless, so that you get the opportunity for your wishes to be honored and so that the people whom you have designated as your heirs [...]
Right now, the federal gift and estate tax exclusions are especially generous thanks to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This makes now a good time for gifting, if you can afford it. But there are some aspects of gifting and estate planning that you should learn more about before moving ahead. The 2017 [...]