Estate planning for unmarried long-term partners is essential for legal protection, clarity in asset distribution, and ensuring the security and wishes of both individuals are upheld. Couples like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell recently made headlines when they explained why they never married. Estate planning is crucial for unmarried long-term partners,...
Our “'digital footprint” encompasses everything from social media profiles and email accounts to photos and videos, as well as online banking information. As we navigate through the digital age, the importance of incorporating these virtual elements into estate planning has become increasingly apparent. Just as we plan for the distribution of...
In general, a beneficiary might be able to petition for the removal of an executor if there are valid reasons. Executors In Kentucky have fiduciary duties, and beneficiaries might seek their removal for breach of these duties or other serious issues.
Common Grounds for a Beneficiary to Remove...
Proper estate planning ensures that one's assets and healthcare wishes are followed according to an individual’s desires when they make decisions for themselves and their families. Certain significant life events often warrant a review and/or change to your estate planning documents. Berkley Oliver PLLC has experienced estate planning attorneys who can help...
Protecting your home from Medicaid in Kentucky can be a complex and sensitive issue. Very often our home is our greatest asset. As a result, the thought of losing it can provoke anxiety when trying to plan for Medicaid eligibility.
Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides...
An estate planning inventory is a comprehensive list of all of an individual's assets, liabilities, and other relevant information that will be essential for estate planning purposes. Creating an inventory can simplify the estate planning process, and is particularly useful in ensuring that all assets are considered when creating or updating a...
Estate planning for blended families can be more complicated than for traditional families due to the unique dynamics and potential for conflicts among step-relatives. We have all heard of situations where one spouse dies in a second marriage and there are biological children involved from the first marriage or relationship. They may...
Estate planning strategies may be approached differently depending on whether you are a millennial or a baby boomer.
A millennial is considered to be anyone born between the years of 1981 and 1996 (ages 27-42), whereas a baby boomer refers to a member of the generation born between the...
We often see television episodes where wealthy people are depicted accessing their trust funds to keep up with their spending habits. We might imagine that trust funds are only part of the vocabulary of wealthy people. But despite what we might think, trusts are not only for wealthy...
Are you concerned about having enough assets to care for yourself or your loved ones as you age and might be in need of assistance for your medical expenses, as well as your daily long-term care living situation? There is planning that can be done with the help of experienced elder...
