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Avoiding Probate in Kentucky
The probate process can often be burdensome for surviving family members. Not only are you having to cope with the loss of a beloved family member, but [...]
Should My Estate Plan Have a Will or Trust?
The question of whether a client’s estate plan should be centered around a Will or a Trust is often the first question our attorneys are asked at [...]
Mortgage Implications of Homes Held in a Living Trust
A common question clients ask during initial meetings concerns what implications, if any, a mortgage on their property would have if they transferred that property into a [...]
Probating a Will: A Quick Primer
Probating a Will starts with proving the Will’s validity. The steps in the probate process differ in each jurisdiction, but typically whomever is named as the Executor [...]
Estate Planning Tune-up
Estate planning isn’t a one-and-done deal. For those of you who have already had an estate planning attorney create a will or trust for you (good job!), [...]
Protecting Inherited IRAs
Hiring an estate planning lawyer in Kentucky is the best way for residents to protect inherited IRAs. If you have inherited or plan on leaving the funds of [...]
Is a Revocable Living Trust Right for You?
Revocable Living Trusts have become the basic building block of estate planning for people of all ages and backgrounds. However, for some, a Living Trust may not [...]
What to Do if a Will is Contested
A person’s will is created to ensure the smooth transfer of assets from the deceased to living friends and family members. In the majority of probate cases, [...]
At What Age Should You Start Planning Your Estate?
Estate planning at a young age is something that too few people consider. From graduating college to getting married, building a career, finding a home and having [...]
Why Not Use LegalZoom Instead?
One of the most common questions clients ask us during initial consultations is why they shouldn’t use LegalZoom for their estate planning needs instead of retaining our [...]