We have moved! Our Louisville location has moved to 661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200, Louisville KY 40222
One spouse needs long-term care, but the other is still living independently, managing the household, paying bills, and trying to hold everything together. Emotionally, it’s exhausting, and financially and legally, it can feel overwhelming. This is exactly when spousal protection in Medicaid planning becomes essential, not as a workaround, but as a safeguard built into [...]
Avoid the Pitfalls of Free Online Legal Documents: A Guide from Kentucky ElderLaw, PLLC Navigating the complexities of estate planning, including Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Living Wills, and Wills, can often seem daunting. At Kentucky ElderLaw, we understand the importance of these legal tools in safeguarding your future and ensuring your wishes are [...]
Facing the imminent loss of a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience. As Elder Law Attorneys, we understand the importance of compassionate guidance during these difficult times. There are steps and considerations for you to take when navigating the loss of a loved one, both legally and emotionally. Gather [...]
In Kentucky, when a person is thinking about creating an estate plan, they are likely to know the basics of a will. However, wills are not the preferable option in every situation. For some, a trust might be better for them. There could be a perception that creating a trust is complicated and not worth the [...]
As painful as it may be to think about what is going to happen to your assets after you have passed on from this world, it is important to plan, nonetheless, so that you get the opportunity for your wishes to be honored and so that the people whom you have designated as your heirs [...]
When you plan your estate, your primary focus is often on your loved ones and your legacy. And, while you know a big part of that plan is minimizing taxes and liabilities, what you may not realize is that a huge part of a good estate plan is protecting your assets from lawsuit and creditors. [...]
A lot of people think that estate planning is nothing more than throwing together a simple will to ensure that assets are passed on to immediate family members. While that might be true for some, others would benefit from a more thoughtful and detailed estate plan. Yet, many individuals put off this holistic estate planning [...]
Interested parties, whether beneficiaries or unnamed family members, concern themselves primarily with the question: “Who gets what?” With a valid will, they know the answer. Generally, under Kentucky law, wills require twoof witnesses who attest in the individuals’ presence that the documents are what they claim to be. General requirements Witnesses to a will remain [...]
Relationships between parents and children can be complicated. Over time, certain life events can break down once-strong relationships, sometimes leading to years of estrangement. As a parent, disinheriting a child from a will is a major decision. You may have various completely valid reasons for no longer wanting to leave your child an inheritance, but [...]
As we enter our twilight years, Medicaid becomes much more important, if not vital, to our long-term planning. After all, nursing homes can cost well over $100,000 a year, and this cost is not covered by Medicare. And, for each dollar that goes to your long-term care or the nursing home, another dollar is taken [...]
Louisville Location:
661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200
Louisville KY 40222
Phone: 502-581-1111
Fax: 502-895-8988
Hours – 8:30-5:00 M-F
Bowling Green Location:
941 Lehman Avenue, Suite 101
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-467-0002
Fax: 502-895-8988
Hours – By appointment only
Shepherdsville Location:
162 S. Buckman Street
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Phone: 502-955-1005
Hours – 9:00-4:00 M-Th
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