One of the most common questions creditors ask is whether they can recover their attorney’s fees as part of a collection action. In Kentucky, the answer depends on the legal basis for the claim and the terms of the underlying agreement. Getting this right can significantly affect whether pursuing a collection case makes economic sense….
If you are a tenant in Kentucky, the short answer is no — with very limited exceptions, a landlord cannot evict you without providing proper notice and going through the court system. Kentucky law establishes specific procedures that landlords must follow, and tenants have important rights throughout the process. Understanding these rules can help you…
How you hold title to real property in Kentucky matters more than most people realize. The form of co-ownership you choose — joint tenancy or tenancy in common — determines what happens to your share when you die, whether your co-owner can sell or encumber their share without your consent, and how creditors can reach…
You have been injured, you have incurred medical bills, and you are pursuing a personal injury claim against the person who hurt you. Then your health insurer — or your auto insurer, or Medicaid — sends you a letter asserting a subrogation or reimbursement right against your settlement. Suddenly, a chunk of your recovery is…
The phrase “hostile work environment” is widely used — and widely misunderstood. Many employees believe that any unpleasant, stressful, or unfair workplace qualifies. Under Kentucky and federal law, however, a hostile work environment is a specific legal claim with defined elements that must be proven. Understanding what the law actually requires is essential for anyone…
Closing a business is rarely as simple as locking the door. Whether you are shutting down an LLC or dissolving a corporation in Kentucky, there are legal steps you must follow to properly wind down the entity and protect yourself from ongoing liability. Failing to follow these steps can leave you personally exposed to debts,…
If you have established a revocable living trust as part of your estate plan, you have likely heard of a pour-over will. This specialized type of will works as a safety net, ensuring that any assets not transferred into your trust during your lifetime are “poured over” into the trust at your death. For Kentucky…
If you are dealing with a deceased person’s estate in Kentucky, one of the first questions you may encounter is which court handles the matter. The answer is not always straightforward, because Kentucky’s court system divides probate-related jurisdiction between District Court and Circuit Court depending on the type of proceeding and the issues involved. District…
If you are injured on the job in Kentucky, workers’ compensation is typically your exclusive remedy against your employer. But what many injured workers do not realize is that if a third party — someone other than your employer or a co-worker — caused or contributed to your injury, you may be able to file…
Security deposit disputes are among the most common landlord-tenant conflicts in Kentucky. Whether you are a landlord trying to protect your property or a tenant trying to get your deposit back, understanding the rules under KRS 383.580 is essential. Kentucky’s Security Deposit Statute Kentucky’s landlord-tenant law, found in KRS Chapter 383 (the Uniform Residential Landlord…