We have moved! Our Louisville location has moved to 661 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 200, Louisville KY 40222
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 people over the age of 65 [...]
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 person you choose (referred to as your ‘agent’) will [...]
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 part of it, but there is much more that needs [...]
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 [...]
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, individual retirement accounts and pensions are entitled to those assets despite what [...]
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 [...]
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 can’t overlook is estate planning. The dangers of [...]
A special needs trust can be a great way to provide for a loved one who may need to rely on government programs for support as he or she ages. This is because assets that are placed into a special needs trust do not count toward income limitations for programs such as Medicaid. This means [...]
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 [...]
An estate plan requires time and effort. But there are common mistakes that people make with their plans that upsets their existing estate plan. Leaving gifts and not changing their will People may use their wills to leave cash gifts to relatives or friends. However, many times that gift was already made after the will [...]
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Louisville KY 40222
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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