As we get older, it may become more difficult for us to take care of ourselves physically and financially. A long-term care plan can prepare you for the future and make sure your wishes are adhered to, even if you are incapacitated. Long-term care plans can also take...
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How do taxes affect estate planning in Kentucky?
You have worked hard for the better part of your life to accumulate a fair amount of assets that you intend to pass down to your heirs. One thing that is important to consider are estate and inheritance taxes. Currently, federal estate tax is applied if a person’s...
Advantages and disadvantages of revocable living trusts
Many people mistakenly think that creating an estate plan simply requires you to create a will detailing how your assets will be distributed upon your death. However, estate plans are often more complicated than that, even if you have a smaller estate. One estate tool...
Understanding elder law and surrounding issues
You have probably heard the term, “elder law” but you may not fully understand what it is or where or when it applies. The loose definition of elder law is a set of laws that concern legal issues surrounding older people. What is meant by older people is generally...
Power of attorney is a necessary part of estate planning
As we get older, it becomes more likely that we will suffer from medical condition that affects our physical health or cognitive abilities. That is why it is so important to assign decision making power to another person by creating a power of attorney (POA). The...
Are you making a plan for long-term care?
When Kentucky residents think about long-term care plans, they probably think about planning for an eventuality in which they need to stay at an assisted-living facility or nursing home for a period of time due to old age or declining health. That is definitely one...
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...
Wills have limits
A will is one of the most basic and essential estate documents. But there are many laws and documents that govern how your assets may be transferred regardless of what is contained in your will. Retirement accounts Usually, the beneficiaries named on 401(k)s,...
Should you talk to your adult children about your estate plan?
It’s not easy to think about your own mortality. And it might be worrying to think about how your loved ones are going to get by once you’re gone. But you can’t let these fears paralyze you into inaction. Instead, you need to take the steps necessary to ensure that...
Be careful when estate planning in a blended family
Living in a blended family has a number of challenges. You may struggle to build and maintain relationships with your spouse’s children and finding a balance of time sharing with each side of the family can be difficult. But another aspect of a blended family that you...