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Starting Your Estate Planning Journey

It seems like everyone is talking about will, trusts and estate planning right now. This is true even here in Bowling Green and Louisville, Kentucky. After all, in these (seemingly, apocalyptic) times, it is hard to avoid reminders that one day, the sun will rise, but we will not be there to enjoy it. It [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:50:47-05:00November 3rd, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

How Do I Ensure My Will is Valid?

Having a valid will is an important part of the estate planner distributing their real assets and property to their beneficiaries. Estate planning involves many components and, typically, a will as part of that. Estate planners should understand what is required for a will to be valid so they can accomplish their wishes with their [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:51:18-05:00September 17th, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

How Do I Settle an Estate?

After the death of a loved one, there are some steps you need to take to settle his or her estate properly and within the law. How much work it will take depends largely on the size of the estate. However, according to the Kentucky Court of Justice, every case begins with finding the will [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:51:30-05:00August 12th, 2020|Estate Planning, Financial|0 Comments

When to Revise a Will

According to Forbes Magazine, approximately half of all Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 do not have a will. The percentage increases for younger demographics. There are many reasons why you might not have a will. Maybe you think it is a morbid subject to think about, or perhaps you just have not [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:51:41-05:00July 31st, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Helping Your Children Avoid Inheritance Fights

Fights over inheritance may do more than take time and money away from your children. They may also do irreparable harm to the relationships that exist between them at a time when they may need each other the most. Luckily, AARP reports that there are several strategies you may rely on during estate planning to [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:45:09-05:00July 8th, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

What is a Living Will?

As you write out a list of your wishes for after death, you may wonder what a living will is. By learning more about this document, you can fully appreciate the benefits of having one for your future. What is a Living Will? A living will dictates what steps or measures medical professionals should use to [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:45:25-05:00June 3rd, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

Should I Have a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?

So you’ve heard that you should start thinking about trusts and estate planning. The first major question that you and your attorney will need to answer is: what kind? Should you have a revocable or irrevocable trust? A trust is a place where you can place assets for legal protection. In it, a trustee holds [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:45:47-05:00May 14th, 2020|Estate Planning, Trusts|0 Comments

How to Keep Control of Your Medical Care as You Age

Very few people want to think about death or life-limiting illnesses, but it is an important part of estate planning. Without preparing for worst-case medical circumstances, the truth is someone else will make the hard decisions for you. They may not be what you would choose for yourself, so take control now so that a [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:46:08-05:00January 23rd, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

How Should I Talk to My Parents About Their Estate Plan?

As your parents age, you need to start looking towards the future. While nobody really likes to talk about the end of their life, it is an important conversation to have with your parents. Putting a Kentucky estate plan into place is important. It is something that will affect you, so it can help to [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:46:13-05:00January 2nd, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments

What is a Revocable Living Trust?

There are numerous estate planning tools you can use to ensure your heirs receive your assets after you are gone. A revocable living trust is a very useful tool in this case, but only when creators use it correctly. Here are some important points to keep in mind when creating your living trust.  Creating the trust is [...]

By |2026-02-04T13:46:17-05:00January 1st, 2020|Estate Planning|0 Comments
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