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After a relative dies, the local probate court requests an official form called an asset inventory. This document lists everything the estate owns, from real property to local bank accounts. You will need to take time to verify each line item to prevent long court...
If you use email, social media, cloud storage or websites, your estate plan may need to address what happens to those accounts, files and other digital property after your death. Without clear instructions, your personal representative, the person responsible for...
Buying your first home can feel exciting until the paperwork starts arriving from your lender, the seller and the closing team. Suddenly, you have forms to review, terms to understand and signatures to provide, all while trying to make sure everything stays on track....
Blended families form after major life changes, such as remarriage following a divorce or the loss of a spouse. While these families share many of the same hopes as any other, they may also face difficult decisions about the future. A parent may want to provide for a...
Many people assume their will is the final word on who receives their property. Unfortunately, this is not always true. There are legal tools that can override your will, even when the will is executed within the bounds of the law and clear on the owner’s intentions....
Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make. Kentucky law gives you legal recourse if a seller conceals a known property defect and you suffer financial harm as a result. Your rights under Kentucky disclosure law Kentucky requires residential...
An inherited home can carry memories and tension at the same time. When you share ownership with siblings, disagreements about what to do with the property may surface quickly. You may wonder if one sibling can push for a sale. In Kentucky, the answer often depends on...
When you buy a home, you expect the seller to be honest. But sometimes, issues appear after closing, leaving you wondering if the seller shared everything they knew. In Kentucky, giving false information or hiding known problems can sometimes lead to a claim for...
In Kentucky, passing away without a will is also known as becoming “intestate.” If this happens, your personal and real property will be subject to the state’s distribution rules, which follow an order of inheritance. However, before your heirs receive anything, the...
Finding love a second time is a gift and can mean you are now part of a new family that is a blend of two. Though you and your spouse may love all the children in this new family it is important to note that the law may not provide for them if something were to happen...