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Probate Basics: What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
Estate planning “triggers” are essentially any milestones that increase your wealth or impact how you want your assets distributed after death. Each time you approach one of these life events, make sure these additions are accounted for by updating your Estate Plan. After all, life can change quickly and it is important to reflect that with proper planning. A good rule of thumb is to revisit and update your estate plan every three to five years.
Fact or Fiction: I should have a Joint Will with my Spouse
What is a joint will and should you have one?
Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is difficult problem to address. This article provides some practical resources and reporting information.
Happy Grandparents' Day!
Wishing each and every grandparent a wonderful day of joy and love.
Mary Patton Installed as Chair of Kentucky Elder Law Section
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.
NEW KENTUCKY POWERS OF ATTORNEY LAW
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.
Probate Basics: Terms You Should Know
Probate has a language all its own. If you are unfamiliar with the terms, the probate process can be confusing. Here are some helpful terms and definitions to help you stay on the right path!
Special Plans for Your Special People
Learn more about why shou should plan for your special needs child or family member.
How to determine your own end-of-life treatment
Do you want to increase the likelihood that your wishes for end-of-life care will be honored by you family, friends and medical providers? If so, you should have a living will and a health-care power of attorney. These are legal documents that you use to make known your wishes.
Probate Basics: What Assets Need to be “Probated”?
What assets need to be probated? Not everything a person owns during his or her life will need to be probated. Learn which assets pass through probate and which will pass outside of the probate process.
Throwback Thursday: Herald-Leader Profiles Attorney Amy E. Dougherty
Two years ago, the Herald-Leader profiled Amy. It is still a good read today.