On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | May 14, 2020 | Firm News
So you’ve heard that you should start thinking about trusts. The first major question that you and your attorney will need to answer is: what kind? A trust is a place where you can place assets for legal protection. In it, a trustee holds the assets and until they are...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
As much as you’d hope your parents are receiving proper hygiene care in their nursing home, it doesn’t hurt to do a quick check-in. The immune system naturally weakens with age. Facilitating a well-thought-out conversation with loved ones about the conditions of their...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Firm News
If you are left with something in a will, you are called a beneficiary. You can expect to be contacted by the solicitor dealing with the case, and he will let you know what you have received and when you should receive it. According to Beyond, he may not know how much...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Jan 28, 2020 | Firm News
When a person who received Medicaid benefits passes away, the state of Kentucky has the power to collect the cost of those benefits from the deceased’s estate. If you recently lost a loved one who was on Medicaid, the last thing you want to worry about is losing the...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Jan 2, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Jan 1, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Dec 3, 2019 | Firm News
Just because you have an estate plan doesn’t mean you have a complete understanding of how it will work. And if you don’t understand it, how will you explain your wishes to your family? Many people — no matter what point they are in life — have difficulty...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Dec 2, 2019 | Firm News
As a resident of Kentucky who already has your estate plan prepared, the only thing left to do is revisit it every few years to see if it needs any updating. You want your estate plan to reflect the most recent circumstances in your life, after all. You may even find...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Nov 18, 2019 | Firm News
Your pets are a part of your family. Like children, they are completely dependent on your care. If something happens to you, do you have a plan for your pet? In Kentucky, you can create a trust specifically for the care of your pet. Estate planning does not only...
On behalf of Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC | Oct 8, 2019 | Firm News
Your parents have always been there for you, but soon you might need to return the favor. Make sure your parents get the help they need, without sacrificing your retirement. It can be difficult to watch your parents reach a stage of life where they need help, and just...
