People with special needs often rely on family members and others for assistance. For example, many people with special needs are unable to work, and they rely on financial support from their families to survive. Others need help performing the activities of daily life, such as going to the store, bathing, etc....
Many people believe that estate planning is only for seniors or people with a lot of money. This isn’t true, however. In fact, most young adults should have an estate plan in place. Because if you are a young adult and don’t have an estate plan, the court will make important decisions...
Estate planning is important. In fact, most adults need an estate plan regardless of wealth or age. If you fail to put an estate plan in place, your assets, ability to make certain decisions, and other important matters will be placed in the hands of the court. And there is a good...
Estate planning is essential for most people, regardless of income or age. However, many people have misconceptions about the estate planning process. In this article, we explain the estate planning process in Kentucky. For additional information about estate planning in Kentucky, please contact an experienced Kentucky estate planning lawyer.
Most people are familiar with estate planning and its importance. Lesser known, however, is the concept of legacy planning. Legacy planning allows you to leave behind much more than your assets. Specifically, through legacy planning, you can pass along your morals, values, faith, and philosophy to your beneficiaries. In this article, we...
Most adults in the U.S. do not have a will or a trust. According to a survey by Caring.com, only 33% of Americans have one of these estate planning documents. If so many people don’t have a will, you might be wondering whether you need one. Your family can just figure out...
Everyone is susceptible to injuries and illness. Therefore, the creation of power of attorney documents is an essential part of the estate planning process. By drafting power of attorney documents, you ensure that your wishes regarding your health and finances will be honored should you ever become incapacitated. In this article, we...
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...
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...
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...
