Estate Planning

A will is a legal document that speaks for you after your passing. It communicates how you wish to have your property distributed. It also names a guardian for your children if you pass on before they become adults. You can also use your will to leave specific...

Many farmers believe that their profession is in their blood. They may have grown up on a farm or may have lived their whole life with a strong attraction to working outside. Whether you engage in crop production or animal husbandry, the farm where you work is likely...

Whether you bought your acreage yourself or inherited it as a third-generation farmer, your farmland property represents your family's financial future and its heritage. You have likely invested substantially in the maintenance and improvement of your farmland and...

Almost everyone has assets to pass on. You don’t have to be rich to think about how you will transfer those assets to your children. Estate planning also gives you the chance to think about medical decisions, long-term care needs, and other health-related issues....

Being named as the executor (sometimes referred to as a personal representative) of someone’s estate in Kentucky or elsewhere can certainly be considered an honor. It typically goes to someone who is reliable, trustworthy, has integrity and is adept at dealing with...

Grandchildren can provide a lot of joy and happiness in your golden years. If there is anything more powerful and affirming than watching your children succeed, it is watching your grandchildren develop into their own unique people. You may want to give each of your...

If you have a child, then it’s a good idea to have a minor guardianship. This legal guardianship should be established to make sure that your child will have a guardian in the case that you can no longer care for them or pass away. Usually, in two-parent households,...

You might be feeling a sense of relief after completing your will, powers of attorney, advanced life directives and other instruments of estate planning. However, if you are the owner of a company or small business, you will be remiss in your duties without first...

Pregnancy is a magical time for you and your partner. You can enjoy the anticipation of meeting your newborn child, and prepare for an exciting future. However, you'll also likely have some fears about the future along with hope and excitement. You may start to find...

If you want to keep your estate planning simple, you might be considering just having a will. You’re familiar with trusts, but you think they’re only for very wealthy people or those with complicated family situations. Why spend the time and money creating a trust?...