When a loved one dies and the will doesn’t seem right — when it cuts out family members without explanation, appears to have been signed under pressure, or simply doesn’t match anything the person ever said they wanted — you may be wondering whether you can do something about it. The answer is sometimes yes….
Here’s something that surprises a lot of people: your will may not control who gets some of your most valuable assets. Life insurance policies, retirement accounts (401(k)s, IRAs), bank accounts with payable-on-death designations, and transfer-on-death investment accounts all pass by beneficiary designation — not by will. And when those designations are outdated, the results can…
A living will is one of the most personal legal documents you can create — and one of the most important. It allows you to make decisions about your own medical care in advance, so that if you’re ever unable to communicate your wishes, your family and doctors know what you want. In Kentucky, living…
A will isn’t a “set it and forget it” document. Life changes — and when it does, your estate plan needs to change with it. One of the most common problems I see in probate work is a will that was perfectly fine when it was signed ten or twenty years ago but no longer…
When most people think about estate planning, they think about bank accounts, real property, and physical possessions. But in 2026, some of your most important assets may exist entirely online — email accounts, social media profiles, cryptocurrency, cloud-stored documents and photographs, digital subscriptions, and online business accounts. If your estate plan doesn’t address these, your…
If you’ve started thinking about estate planning beyond a basic will, the word “trust” has probably come up. But trusts come in many flavors, and the most fundamental distinction is between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Understanding the difference — and when each makes sense — is key to choosing the right tool for your situation….
A power of attorney is one of the most important legal documents you can have — and one of the most overlooked. If you’re over 18 and don’t have one, you’re leaving yourself and your family vulnerable to a situation that’s far more common than most people think: the inability to manage your own affairs…
When someone’s negligence or wrongful conduct causes the death of another person, Kentucky law allows the deceased person’s estate to bring a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the survivors. These cases are among the most serious in civil litigation — both in terms of the emotional toll and the damages involved. Understanding who can…
“How much is my case worth?” It’s the question every car accident victim wants answered — and the honest answer is that it depends on the specific facts of your case. But understanding how settlements are calculated in Kentucky can help you set realistic expectations and recognize whether an offer from the insurance company is…
If you’ve been injured in your rental property — a fall on a broken step, an injury caused by faulty wiring, a ceiling collapse, or exposure to mold or other hazardous conditions — you may have a claim against your landlord. Kentucky law imposes specific duties on landlords to maintain rental properties in habitable condition,…