A History Of Growing Trust In Kentucky
There are two general categories for most workers. They are either contractual workers who have signed a specific employment agreement, or they are at-will employees. When an employee is classified as at-will, it means there is no specified end date to that business...
When another member of your Kentucky limited liability company (LLC) says they want out, the first reaction may be uncertainty. What happens to their share of the business? Does the company have to buy them out? Can they simply resign? The answers often depend on how...
When someone dies without naming an executor, it is the court’s mandate to appoint an estate administrator to handle the deceased person’s affairs. The chosen administrator can have significant responsibilities, from identifying assets and paying valid debts to...
Inappropriate jokes and comments can often lead to claims of sexual harassment in the workplace. Even if someone often makes these types of jokes in their personal life, making them in a professional context can cause problems. For instance, an employee may claim that...
Business agreements give each party clear expectations about performance, deadlines and responsibilities. When one side fails to meet those obligations, the consequences can range from a minor inconvenience to a dispute that threatens the entire transaction. Not every...
Your spouse serves you with divorce papers, showing you that they are petitioning the court for a divorce and that they want to end the marriage. They tell you to make sure to respond by the deadline, although you do have some time to consider the terms, get your...
Estate administration is a lengthy process. A personal representative (executor) receives authority from the courts. They review financial records and open incoming mail. They secure assets, file tax returns and address financial obligations, including the debts owed...
When you pass away without a will in Kentucky, the state steps in to decide how your assets get distributed. This process is called intestate succession, and it follows a specific legal framework that may not align with your personal wishes. How Kentucky distributes...
Splitting up child custody rights is a major part of divorce for many couples. In some cases, one person wants sole custody and is seeking to cut their ex out of the equation. But in many cases, couples are just splitting up joint custody so that they are both...
Many employees assume that if discrimination occurred, the facts alone will carry the claim. In practice, how you respond and the steps you take can weigh just as heavily as the conduct itself. Even seemingly minor missteps can shape how everything unfolds. If you’ve...
