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The Probate Process in Kentucky

Posted on January 31, 2023

Probate is a process that involves the authentication of a person’s last will & testament, the resolution of any outstanding taxes or debts, and the distribution of assets to the deceased’s rightful heirs. Although it is possible to avoid probate by creating a comprehensive estate plan with the assistance of an experienced...

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An Overview of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts in Kentucky

Posted on January 18, 2023

Many people are under the impression that a last will and testament is all that is needed when it comes to estate planning. Unfortunately, however, a will by itself sometimes isn’t enough. Instead, most people require a comprehensive plan that consists of several estate planning documents. One key estate planning tool is...

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Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan in the New Year

Posted on December 27, 2022

Many people make New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, however, many people also fail to keep them. One resolution that everyone should keep, though, is a thorough yearly estate plan review. A lot can happen in a year, and it’s important that your estate plan reflect this. In this article, we discuss some common...

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What is the Role of an Estate Planning Attorney?

Posted on December 14, 2022

Estate planning is all about ensuring that your family understands your desires regarding your affairs and assets in the event of your incapacitation or death. However, many people find the estate planning process intimidating. This is where an experienced estate planning attorney can help. If you are interested in creating an...

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Reasons to Avoid Probate in Kentucky

Posted on November 18, 2022

One of the primary advantages of estate planning in Kentucky is the avoidance of probate. Probate is a legal process by which a deceased person’s assets and debts are addressed by the court. During probate, the court takes stock of the deceased’s assets, pays his or her debts, and distributes the remainder...

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Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan

Posted on November 8, 2022

Although we’d all like things to go according to plan, this doesn’t always happen. Unfortunately, life is often full of unpleasant surprises. With an estate plan, however, it is possible to put yourself in a position to address these types of situations as they arise. By planning ahead for things like incapacity,...

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Estate Planning for Young Adults in Kentucky

Posted on October 25, 2022

Many people believe that estate planning is only for older adults or people with significant assets. This isn’t true, however. In fact, there are many reasons that young adults in the state of Kentucky should strongly consider creating an estate plan. Unfortunately, though, many young adults don’t understand the importance of estate...

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Powers of Attorney in Kentucky

Posted on October 12, 2022

Everyone needs a well-drafted estate plan. Estate plans serve multiple purposes, one of which is to give one or more people the authority to act on your behalf should you ever become incapacitated. A document that provides a person with legal authorization to act on the behalf of someone else is called...

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An Overview of Wills and Trusts in Kentucky

Posted on September 29, 2022

Estate planning is the most important thing you can do for your family’s future. Even if you don’t have many assets, there are multiple benefits to executing an estate plan. Of all the estate planning documents, two most common are wills and trusts. In this article, we examine wills and trusts...

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Common Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan in Kentucky

Posted on September 15, 2022

There are generally two reasons to update an estate plan: (1) as part of a routine review; and (2) due to major life events. It is recommended that everyone review their estate plan every two to three years and make any necessary updates. However, there are certain events that warrant immediately updating...

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