Estate planning can provide benefits for you and your loved ones, but it does come with a lot of terminology that you may find unfamiliar or intimidating. One such estate planning vocabulary term could be “living trusts,” also known as inter-vivos trusts. These estate planning tools can help during your lifetime and allow your assets [...]

When Kentuckians sign their wills, they assume that the probate court will give legal effect to the terms of the will as written. Occasionally, however, an heir of the deceased will feel cheated by the will’s specific bequests. In such cases, the heir’s only remedy is contesting the will. Timing to Contest a Will in [...]

Preparing for the future is more than just wills or retirement plans; it's also about making clear decisions about your healthcare, especially for times when you might not be able to speak for yourself. For Kentucky residents, one of the most effective ways to ensure your medical wishes are honored is by designating a health [...]

Thanks to Hollywood, many people picture the reading of a will as a dramatic event, with family gathered around a long table, anxiously awaiting to hear what’s been left to them. The scene often ends with either heartfelt gratitude or bitter disappointment. But in real life, talking to your parents about their will ahead of [...]

Do you or your parents think that estate planning looks easy? If so, then you’re in the same boat as a lot of Kentuckians. But don’t let the perception of simpleness dupe you into thinking that you can forego formal estate planning or that you can successfully create the estate plan that you need on [...]

It’s common to make changes to a will. In fact, good estate planning attorneys recommend that their clients update their wills regularly, and especially after any major life changes. Sometimes these updates require only minor changes or additions. Sometimes they require revoking a will. There are different options for revoking your will. Options for revoking [...]

A will is one of the most basic and essential estate documents, but do wills have limits? Yes, because 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, individual retirement accounts and pensions are [...]

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 you have a sound estate [...]