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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...