Estate Planning

Many people with special needs count on government assistance programs. These can include things like Medicaid or Social Security. But when they apply for these benefits, there are restrictions placed upon them based on their income and assets. They essentially have...

Your estate executor is the person who will carry out the instructions that you have provided in your estate plan. For example, you allocate certain assets to specific beneficiaries, so the estate executor gathers those assets and distributes them correctly. They also...

Your loved ones might argue over your estate after your passing. Emotions tend to run high, and misunderstandings could escalate into lasting rifts between your family. In Kentucky, having a clear and legally valid will can help you prevent many of these conflicts...

When you hear the words “estate planning,” you might think about money, property or who inherits what after someone passes away. And while those matters are important, estate planning is also about protecting the people you care about most during life's difficult and...

More than just a piece of land, you may see your farm as your home, your source of income and your family legacy. While your farm may carry personal meaning, it is also a business. Treating personal and farm property the same may work at first, but over time that...

If a family member or close friend has asked you to be the trustee or successor trustee of a trust, it’s critical that you find out more about the trust and what that role would require before you agree. There are multiple types of trusts – and even more types of...

Estate planning is often associated with writing a will and dividing property after death. While that is an important part of the process, it is only one piece of a much larger plan. A complete estate plan prepares for both death and incapacity and helps protect your...

Naming a guardian for your children is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. While it feels uncomfortable to imagine someone else raising your kids, planning today ensures they remain in safe hands.  1. Shared values and parenting style Pick...

Life can change in ways we never anticipate. A sudden illness, an accident or an unexpected life event can leave you and your loved ones feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In those moments, decisions often need to be made quickly, sometimes under great stress. A power...

3 essential estate planning documents for new parents Becoming a parent for the first time is a proud and exciting moment. But with the joys of starting a family comes a new and bigger sense of responsibility. Along with caring for a newborn’s daily needs, parents...