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Why Wills are important for parents with young children

There are many aspects of life that demand people in Kentucky’s attention. Daily life provides enough to worry about plus people try to plan for future aspects of their lives as well. As people deal with these aspects of life it is easy to overlook one of the only guarantees of life, which is the [...]

By |2021-03-22T10:05:27-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Why Wills are important for parents with young children

Medicaid look-back period: What does it mean?

There are many people in Kentucky who wonder how they will pay for their care when they get older. Many older people require specialized care, such as one receives in a nursing home. These facilities are extremely expensive, costing thousands of dollars each month. But with careful planning, a person can qualify for Medicaid which [...]

By |2021-02-25T01:03:32-05:00February 25th, 2021|Medicaid|Comments Off on Medicaid look-back period: What does it mean?

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 secure your spot and register for this webinar by [...]

By |2023-05-22T16:55:52-04:00February 17th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Upcoming webinars: Sign up today

Do these estate planning steps now

You should consider what happens if you suffer health problems or suddenly die. There steps that can be taken now as part of your estate planning. These actions can help assure that your wishes are carried out and that your family is protected. Health care You can formally document your directions on health care before [...]

By |2021-02-11T01:32:49-05:00February 11th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Do these estate planning steps now

Why is it important to start Medicaid planning early?

Even those residents of Kentucky who have over their years put together some savings may discover that the cost of staying in a nursing home or other facility will just be too much. They may also realize the difficult choice they face between providing for their own medical and personal care and leaving a legacy [...]

By |2021-02-02T01:06:18-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Medicaid|Comments Off on Why is it important to start Medicaid planning early?

Drafting a valid will in Kentucky

Not knowing what the future will hold, many individuals and families in Kentucky and elsewhere seek to get their affairs in order. One way to do this is to have a will in one’s estate plan. While one likely understands the importance of this document when it comes to designating how assets and property will [...]

By |2021-01-20T00:12:25-05:00January 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Drafting a valid will in Kentucky

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 long-term care. We will discuss information about life care planning, legal documents including durable [...]

By |2023-05-22T16:55:01-04:00January 15th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Sign up for upcoming webinars

One reason to execute a trust

When you think of who needs a trust, you may think they really are only necessary for the wealthy, who want to grow their assets or who have a great deal to leave behind to their loved ones. You may think it is too expensive to establish a trust and you may even worry about [...]

By |2023-07-03T14:13:24-04:00January 6th, 2021|Trusts|Comments Off on One reason to execute a trust

What is probate and how can I avoid it?

Probate is essentially the legal process of estate administration that takes place when someone passes away. Probate administration settles the debts and taxes of the decedent’s estate, and where directed, distributes inheritances and gifts. Whether there is a will or not, probate will take place except in some cases where the estate is very small, [...]

By |2020-12-17T01:24:58-05:00December 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on What is probate and how can I avoid it?

The consequences of dying without a valid will

For most Kentuckians, the law of estates and trusts is like a foreign country. Without a map or guide, they can easily become lost among a forest of unfamiliar legal terms and procedures that may appear to be the rites of a private society. Perhaps the best way to avoid these disconcerting circumstances is to [...]

By |2020-12-04T01:04:08-05:00December 4th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The consequences of dying without a valid will
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