If you own a home in Kentucky, you have a legal protection called the homestead exemption that shields a portion of your home’s value from most creditors. While Kentucky’s exemption is modest compared to some states, it is an important part of debtor-creditor law that every homeowner should understand. The Basics Kentucky’s homestead exemption is…
When an employee causes harm while doing their job — a delivery driver causes an accident, a sales associate assaults a customer, or a contractor damages property — the injured party often looks not just at the employee but at the employer. Under the doctrine of vicarious liability, a Kentucky business can be held legally…
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for most American workers. Despite being on the books since 1938, FLSA violations remain widespread — and Kentucky workers are frequently affected. If your employer is not paying you overtime for hours worked over 40 in…
Making gifts during your lifetime is one of the most common estate planning strategies — it can reduce the size of your taxable estate, provide financial support to family members when they need it most, and allow you to see your beneficiaries enjoy their inheritance. But gifting has tax implications that Kentucky residents need to…
Not every lawsuit goes to trial. In many Kentucky civil cases, one side — or both — will file a motion for summary judgment, asking the court to decide the case (or part of it) as a matter of law without a jury. Summary judgment is one of the most powerful tools in civil litigation,…
If you own a business with one or more partners, a buy-sell agreement is one of the most important documents you can have — and one of the most commonly neglected. A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding contract that governs what happens to an owner’s interest in the business when certain triggering events occur,…
You signed a lease, you pay your rent on time, and yet your landlord refuses to fix a serious problem that makes your rental uninhabitable — no heat in winter, a sewage backup, persistent mold, or a roof that leaks every time it rains. At some point, you may decide you have no choice but…
A collision involving three or more vehicles creates a complicated legal situation. When multiple drivers, passengers, and insurance companies are involved, determining who is at fault — and how much each party must pay — becomes significantly more complex than in a standard two-car accident. Kentucky’s fault system provides a framework for sorting out these…
One of the most common questions families ask after a loved one dies is: how long does probate take? In Kentucky, a straightforward probate administration typically takes between six months and one year, though complex estates can take longer. Here is a general month-by-month overview of what to expect. Month 1: Opening the Estate The…
Nobody plans to be sued, but if you own assets, you are a potential target. Asset protection is the process of legally structuring your affairs to shield your property from future creditor claims while remaining fully compliant with the law. Kentucky offers several legitimate tools for protecting your assets — but timing and execution matter…