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Your estate plan should include these items

Developing an estate plan should not wait until you are in a nursing home or hospital. Putting off estate planning can delay the transfer of assets to heirs, cause stress for your family, increase cost and may lead courts to take away decision making from you and your family. Your estate plan should address these [...]

By |2021-05-12T01:52:02-04:00May 12th, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Your estate plan should include these items

When should I consider litigation against a nursing home?

The decision to place a parent in a nursing home can be difficult for their adult children. Throughout Kentucky, families struggle with the choice of taking on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents or finding suitable care for them in residential facilities. Many nursing homes provide support and comfort for men and women [...]

By |2021-05-05T10:31:42-04:00May 5th, 2021|Elder care|Comments Off on When should I consider litigation against a nursing home?

What can a will and trust documents do for me?

You might be a young adult in the prime of your life. Or perhaps you are in middle age and have a few kids. You might even be getting up there in years, with children and grandchildren. And you are wondering “why would I need to establish a will and trust instruments?” Many people believe [...]

By |2021-04-21T12:46:55-04:00April 21st, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on What can a will and trust documents do for me?

How can you provide for your pets in your estate plan?

It is something only pet owners truly understand: We love our pets and, to us, they are part of our family. When preparing an estate plan, you probably want to leave a gift and legacy for your beloved friend. At minimum, you want to make sure your pet is provided for and lives a happy, [...]

By |2021-04-19T16:31:32-04:00April 19th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on How can you provide for your pets in your estate plan?

Three things you need to understand when preparing for government benefits

For anyone getting older, retirement is an exciting time, but it can also be fraught with anxiety and nervousness. There are many complicated details around determining retirement, healthcare, estate planning and other important factors. The good news is that an experienced attorney can help you through the numerous complications and create a plan to serve [...]

By |2021-04-19T16:06:45-04:00April 19th, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Three things you need to understand when preparing for government benefits

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

Kentucky’s new community property trust law

Many people are familiar with the term "community property" from its role in divorce under the laws of certain states. Under a law that went into effect last year, it can also be important for estate planning here in Kentucky. The Kentucky Community Property Trust Act allows married couples to choose to make community property [...]

By |2023-06-26T11:40:38-04:00March 1st, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Kentucky’s new community property trust law

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?

Three reasons scam artists target the elderly in America  

As we grow older, we have new issues and concerns to deal with that we never had to before. Health issues, Medicaid issues and related concerns are all relatively new to us and we need to adapt. One issue most people are not prepared for when they grow older is the prevalence of scamming. According [...]

By |2021-02-23T11:07:18-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Firm News|Comments Off on Three reasons scam artists target the elderly in America  

Major changes in your life mean it is time to revisit your will

Your estate plan is in the rearview mirror. Completed years ago, you are proud of the fact that you created a simple will that provides directives as to whom inherits your assets and personal belongings. You think that you can rest easy now. But wait. Your life and financial circumstances have significantly changed since you [...]

By |2023-06-26T11:35:25-04:00February 22nd, 2021|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Major changes in your life mean it is time to revisit your will
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