Estate Planning

The assets you leave behind when you die usually go through probate. During the probate process, the court reviews your assets before distributing them to your designated heirs or beneficiaries. Although necessary, probate can be costly, time-consuming and stressful,...

Estate planning is a necessity for Kentucky residents regardless of their income, assets or family situation. The simplest way to create an estate plan is to have a will. However, when a person writes a will, they might not fully understand everything that goes into...

Navigating the death of a loved one can be challenging; however, coping with their loss may not be the only difficult task you experience. The probate process can bring about complexities and conflicts, resulting in another emotional process to navigate. Whether you...

One of the few constants in life is that it is constantly changing. And, ensuring your estate plan reflects your current life circumstances is crucial for navigating the unexpected twists and turns of life’s journey. Here is why regularly updating your estate plan,...

Estate planning is an important step for Kentucky residents regardless of their financial position, family situation and goals for the future. In many cases, people do not write a will or use another estate planning option because they do not think they have enough...

Most Kentucky residents who craft a will do so to ensure their property goes where they want it to go after they are gone. This individual, known as the testator, needs to understand how the law works with a will’s validity in every circumstance. One issue that people...

  Most decide to create an estate plan not only to protect their assets but to also help evade disputes and probate. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict all the scenarios the future will bring, meaning, the probate process will be necessary. Even when an...

When people in Kentucky take the wise and necessary step of creating an estate plan, they are often unsure of how to proceed. This is true whether the person has substantial assets or is of more modest means. Before moving forward, writing the will and having it...

Residents of Northern Kentucky may find themselves involved in a dispute over a will or trust for many reasons. Typically, when people think of probate litigation, they might think about family members fighting amongst themselves or situations where children are...

Losing a loved one is a difficult event in life; however, it is one that everyone is expected to cope with. While grieving the death of a loved one can be unexpected and challenging, having to deal with the probate process can make this time more overwhelming and...