We have moved! Our Louisville location has moved to 661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200, Louisville KY 40222
Can Adding Your Child On Your House Deed Backfire? For many families, putting your child on a house deed feels like a simple and easy solution. Parents often assume it will help avoid probate, protect the home, simplify inheritance, or make future planning easier if long-term care becomes necessary. Unfortunately, these well-intentioned decisions can create [...]
Where Good Estate Planning Goes Wrong Most people in Kentucky and Indiana don’t avoid estate planning because they don’t care. They avoid it because they believe they’ve already taken care of it, or that they’ll address it later. In our work as elder law attorneys, we regularly see plans that were created with good intentions [...]
What Happens When One Spouse Needs Care, and the Other Doesn't? One spouse needs long-term care, but the other is still living independently, managing the household, paying bills, and trying to hold everything together. Emotionally, it’s exhausting, and financially and legally, it can feel overwhelming. This is exactly when spousal protection in Medicaid planning becomes [...]
What the Rolling Stones Can Teach Us About Estate Planning The Rolling Stones may not have been singing about wills, trusts, or health care directives, but their famous lyrics, "You can't always get what you want," land surprisingly close to home in the world of estate planning. Families often delay important conversations about aging, assets, [...]
What happens to your belongings and home after you're gone? Learn what estate planning is and why it's essential for protecting your family's future.
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 [...]
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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