Estate planning is essential for protecting assets and ensuring your loved ones receive the support they need after your passing. One crucial aspect of estate planning is reducing estate taxes. In Kentucky, understanding strategies to minimize estate taxes can help...
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Creating a living will in Kentucky
A living will, also known as an advance directive, is your voice when you can't communicate. It tells doctors and family members what medical treatments you want – or don't want – if you're seriously ill and unable to make decisions. This could include choices about...
Incorporating Medicaid into an estate plan
Medicare is a federal program primarily for those over 65 who have contributed to the Medicare tax through their employment for at least 10 years. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program designed to assist with medical costs for individuals with limited income and...
Is it time for you to start thinking about estate planning?
Kentucky residents of all ages may think about estate planning from time to time and think, “I’ll get around to it eventually.” Unfortunately, the reality is that some people simply never get around to it, and it is their family members who bear the burden of that...
When should you revisit and modify your estate plan?
You might breathe a sigh of relief once you create your initial estate plan. It’s a big accomplishment that deserves recognition, but you also need to realize that estate planning is an ongoing endeavor. As life changes, so should your estate plan. If you don’t modify...
Your estate plan and your financial life
Kentucky residents who are thinking about crafting an estate plan are taking a big step toward sorting out and securing their financial situations. Oftentimes, that can make estate planning seem like a daunting task. When you are preparing to take this step, be sure...
Kentucky residents should know the importance of having a will
Having a basic estate plan is important and should be done as soon as possible. This is true regardless of a person’s age, their family situation and financial circumstances. To grasp the value of a will, it is important to know the basics. A will can dictate how...
Avoid problems with a will by making sure it is valid
A will is the most basic option when creating an estate plan. For people in Kentucky, having a will is a protective device that will ensure their property goes where they want it to go after they have died. However, it is not uncommon for family members and people who...
Are there any unique quirks to Kentucky estate planning?
Estate planning is how you plan for your medical wishes, end of life and what you want to happen after you pass. However, while Kentucky estate planning laws are similar to those of other states, there are some unique quirks that you should be aware of. Estate tax...
The Probate Process In Kentucky
When you are appointed a personal representative for someone’s estate in Kentucky, you must go through the probate process. If you have never done this before, you are likely to have many questions about probate and what it involves. Probate is the process of settling...