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.

Planning ahead is the ultimate act of love. Find out more!

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.

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.