Estate Planning Blogs

Family relationships can be complicated, to put it nicely, and you may conclude that you do not want to leave an inheritance to your adult child. Perhaps there is bad blood between you and your child or perhaps you simply feel your child does not need the inheritance and you would rather leave your estate [...]

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 the commencement of a will contest. Commencing the will [...]

Being fully prepared for the future means making difficult decisions. Kentucky residents are planning for their futures and those of their family members should consider naming a health care surrogate. What powers do health care surrogates have? The law is specific as to what powers are granted a health care surrogate. The person who gives [...]

In a sense, Hollywood has glamorized the reading of a will. They often depict family members sitting in a room or at a large table while a loved one’s will is read. They patiently wait to hear what is bequeathed to them. This either results in an end where each family member is satisfied with [...]

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 [...]

For older Millennials, they are likely now getting to a point in their life where 60 is closer than 20, so “adulting” has become the norm, rather than something to get noticed. Indeed, more and more Millennials are buying homes, caring for their aging parents (and, sometimes, grandparents) and starting families, and all while facing [...]

Alzheimer’s diagnoses are becoming more common. In fact, there are more than six million Americans living with the disease today, and that number is expected to double by 2050. An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be devastating for people living with the disease, their spouses, family members, and loved ones. Chances are, those who have been diagnosed [...]

A power of attorney (POA) is an important document to consider during the Kentucky estate planning process. These legal documents allow another person to act on your behalf if you are no longer able. There are several different types of power of attorney that you may want to have. General power of attorney A general [...]

The world of estate planning can be confusing to those who have never encountered it before. You might be estate planning for the first time and while you are likely aware that you need a will, you might also wonder if you need a living will. You may not even be sure what the difference [...]