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Previously under Kentucky law, if you accidentally killed someone with your car while drunk, you faced a lesser penalty than just about any other similar killing. However, now, that is no longer the case since the signing of Lily’s Law. What is Lily’s Law? Lily’s Law...
A car accident can take you months or even years to recover from. You may suffer physical injuries that require extensive treatment and be forced to take time off work or lose your job altogether. A car accident also often leaves permanent psychological and mental...
Same-sex issue are back in the headlines, and this may make LGBTQ+ couples wonder whether they can adopt in our state. The answer is not exactly straightforward. LGBTQ+ adoption in Kentucky Our state has no explicit legal LGBTQ+ adoption protections, which would...
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...
Local authorities use zoning laws to regulate real estate markets and ensure that all pieces of land in a certain area complement each other. Zoning laws will often specify the type of land use permitted on any specific tract of land. Some common zoning categories...
Diagnosing medical conditions in patients is one of the most difficult parts of being a doctor. Patients will often show up at a doctor’s office in Kentucky with a variety of symptoms, so it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what is causing them. Doctors may have to...
The vast majority of divorce cases are resolved through negotiation. Even if you feel like this isn’t an option in your case given the contentiousness you have with your spouse, you might be able to find a path forward to positive resolution. To successfully do so,...
If you are drinking at a party, festival or bar this summer, and are considering driving home afterwards you might wonder if it is safe to do so. After all, causing a car crash after consuming alcohol is always a possibility even if your blood-alcohol concentration...
We are probably all familiar with becoming sleepy while driving, particularly after driving for a long time. Drowsy driving is a common problem in Kentucky and a cause of many serious car accidents. There may be times that you know you are not at your most alert, but...
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...