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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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The Importance of Including a Revocable Living Trust in Your Estate Plan

Posted on August 11, 2022

A last will and testament is by far the most popular estate planning document. However, most people require more than a simple will to meet their estate planning needs. In addition to a will, a revocable living trust is an estate planning document that offers many benefits. In this article, we discuss...

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Updating Your Estate Plan After a Divorce

Posted on August 10, 2022

After getting married, many couples create an estate plan together. However, it is just as important to update one’s estate plan after a divorce as it is to create one in the first place. To put it simply: the failure to update an estate plan after a divorce can have unintended—and expensive—consequences....

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3 Reasons Young Adults Need an Estate Plan

Posted on July 14, 2022

Many people believe that estate planning is just for older people. After all, you tend to accumulate property and assets as you age, so this seems logical. It isn’t true, however. There are many reasons why young people can also benefit from estate planning. In this article, we examine three reasons...

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Ways to Avoid Probate in Kentucky

Posted on July 7, 2022

Probate is a court-supervised process that involves the administration of a deceased person's estate. The process typically consists of authenticating a will, paying off debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. The probate process is often time-consuming and expensive. Fortunately, as we explain below, there are several ways to avoid probate in Kentucky. 

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4 Reasons Estate Planning is So Important

Posted on June 21, 2022

Many people believe that estate planning is only for the rich. This couldn’t be further from the truth, however. Without an estate plan in place, settling your affairs after you pass away could have a long-lasting and expensive impact on your loved ones—regardless of your income or assets. In this article, we...

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