Estate Planning Blogs

Having a comprehensive estate plan is something that every Kentucky resident should consider regardless of their age, health, family and 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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 last year, 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 [...]

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 [...]