The Social Security Administration recently announced an update to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will go into effect on September 30, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Attorney Amy Dougherty’s term as Chair of the Kentucky Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) ended in April 2023, and our paralegal Grace Jeter was elected by the Council to serve the next two-year term.

This year, all three of our attorneys were recognized by TOPS in Lex!

Attorney Mary Ellis Patton was recently recognized by the University of Kentucky as the Fraternity and Sorority Life Chapter Advisor of the Year. The Chapter Advisor of the Year award seeks to recognize a chapter advisor who exemplifies the mission, values, and purpose of their organization, contributes significantly to the success of the local chapter, and demonstrates superb mentorship for members of the chapter.

Upon the death a person, his or her surviving spouse has several rights. One of the most important one is the spousal exemption. The spousal exemption is the amount that a surviving spouse may take from the estate of the deceased spouse free from claims of creditors.

In July 2020, a new revision to Kentucky’s Uniform Power of Attorney Act took effect. This was the second big change in the last two years. The newest revisions adopted some additional portions of the UPOA. Learn about what has changed and what new additions have been made to the law.

July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the ADA. The ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is a civil rights law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination.

In light of the current school and court closings and concerns regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want our clients to know that Bluegrass Elderlaw, PLLC is taking measures to keep our clients, staff, and families safe and healthy.

President Trump signed the SECURE Act into law in late December 2019 as part of the government’s spending bill. SECURE stands for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement”. The act, effective January 1, 2020, is intended to strengthen retirement security for those workers who do not have access to workplace retirement accounts. Like most pieces of legislation, the SECURE Act has both pros and cons.

Attorney Mary Patton has been installed as the Chair of the Elder Section of the Kentucky Bar Association for the 2018-2019 term. The Elder Law Section provides education regarding Elder Law issues to attorneys and the general public, aids in development of laws benefiting elder citizens, and provides a forum for mutual help for of Elder Law practitioners.

During the most recent legislative session, Kentucky’s General Assembly adopted part of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) in Kentucky House Bill 11. Read more to hear about why the law was enacted, when it goes into effect, and what it does.

Two years ago, the Herald-Leader profiled Amy. It is still a good read today.