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Personal representatives obligations determined by law

Personal representatives accept a weight of trust and level of legal obligation not for the faint-of-heart. Whether named in the will or appointed by the court, duties placed upon them require a delicate balance balance to the interests of both the deceased and beneficiaries. A perceived failure to abide in good faith to the interests [...]

By |2022-10-13T14:27:32-04:00October 13th, 2022|Firm News|Comments Off on Personal representatives obligations determined by law

What is an elderly guardianship?

Adults in the United States are often expected to do several basic tasks on a day-to-day basis. Preparing meals, taking showers, taking medications, maintaining the household, and managing finances are all things most of us do on a regular basis. Adults also have the freedom to make decisions relating to their finances, health, career, and [...]

By |2022-06-07T14:05:34-04:00June 7th, 2022|Firm News|Comments Off on What is an elderly guardianship?

Can a special needs trust help your family?

When you begin estate planning, you may start to think of how you will pay for nursing home care if you need it. While Medicaid can cover nursing home expenses, there are certain financial requirements that must be met in order to qualify for benefits. One significant requirement is that you must only have minimal [...]

By |2022-02-02T14:41:35-05:00February 2nd, 2022|Firm News|Comments Off on Can a special needs trust help your family?

What happens to my debts after I die?

Most people have debt of some kind, and often have questions about what happens to their debt if they die, particularly if they die without a will. It is natural to not want to pass on the burden of your debt to their surviving family members or loved ones. The simplest way to avoid this [...]

By |2021-12-08T11:17:33-05:00December 8th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on What happens to my debts after I die?

What can a will and trust documents do for me?

You might be a young adult in the prime of your life. Or perhaps you are in middle age and have a few kids. You might even be getting up there in years, with children and grandchildren. And you are wondering “why would I need to establish a will and trust instruments?” Many people believe [...]

By |2021-04-21T12:46:55-04:00April 21st, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on What can a will and trust documents do for me?

How can you provide for your pets in your estate plan?

It is something only pet owners truly understand: We love our pets and, to us, they are part of our family. When preparing an estate plan, you probably want to leave a gift and legacy for your beloved friend. At minimum, you want to make sure your pet is provided for and lives a happy, [...]

By |2021-04-19T16:31:32-04:00April 19th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on How can you provide for your pets in your estate plan?

Three things you need to understand when preparing for government benefits

For anyone getting older, retirement is an exciting time, but it can also be fraught with anxiety and nervousness. There are many complicated details around determining retirement, healthcare, estate planning and other important factors. The good news is that an experienced attorney can help you through the numerous complications and create a plan to serve [...]

By |2021-04-19T16:06:45-04:00April 19th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Three things you need to understand when preparing for government benefits

Three reasons scam artists target the elderly in America  

As we grow older, we have new issues and concerns to deal with that we never had to before. Health issues, Medicaid issues and related concerns are all relatively new to us and we need to adapt. One issue most people are not prepared for when they grow older is the prevalence of scamming. According [...]

By |2021-02-23T11:07:18-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Three reasons scam artists target the elderly in America  

Upcoming webinars: Sign up today

  Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, is offering additional webinars aimed at helping people with life care and advance planning. The title of the webinar is: How to prepare for the high cost of getting older. The next webinar is February 25, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. You can secure your spot and register for this webinar by [...]

By |2023-05-22T16:55:52-04:00February 17th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Upcoming webinars: Sign up today

Sign up for upcoming webinars

Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC, is pleased to announce a series of upcoming webinars addressing important issues involving life care and advance planning: How To Prepare For The High Cost Of Getting Older The webinars will detail useful information about advance planning and long-term care. We will discuss information about life care planning, legal documents including durable [...]

By |2023-05-22T16:55:01-04:00January 15th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Sign up for upcoming webinars
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