Long term care is expensive. Whether it is assisted living, memory care, personal care, or skilled nursing, the care comes with a price tag. Often the price is more than the income of the resident, so how are you going to pay for it?

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.

Happy Father’s Day to all of the special dads!

Happy Mother’s day to all the fabulous moms!

Right now — during a pandemic — is actually a great time to do your estate planning! Uncertainty during these times may create anxiety in your life. Instead of avoiding the unsure future, plan for it.

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.

What is a guardianship? Learn about the basics of this court-process including advantages and disadvantages.

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.

Welcome to 2020! Take a few minutes to make sure that your estate plan is picture perfect! The beginning of the year is a great time to plan for your future. If you have already done some estate planning, it is time to review your documents.

The holidays are a time to enjoy visits with your loved ones. They are also the perfect time to check in on your senior friends and relatives. Unfortunately, age-related decline can happen quickly and, a lot of times, seniors are skilled at concealing their problems. We encourage everyone to take the opportunity to pay close attention to physical health, mental health, and their living situation. Here are some things to look out for.

Thank you Veterans! We honor you today. Our country is free because of your bravery.